Scientist

Scientist – Crystallisation Development

Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Scientist – Crystallisation Development to join a leading organisation at their state-of-the-art facility.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimise, and troubleshoot crystallisation, isolation, and drying processes.

• Support particle formation and solid-state process development for API projects.

• Apply particle science, scale-up, and PAT technologies to process development activities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects against timelines.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies and best practices.

• Contribute to process harmonisation and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and sites.

Requirements

• Degree (BSc, MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience in crystallisation development, isolation, and drying of small molecule APIs and intermediates.

• Knowledge of particle characterisation techniques and material property assessment.

• Experience handling hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

• Collaborative and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £60,000 DOE)

• Company pension, health and life insurance

• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus enhanced family leave

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with leading global pharmaceutical and biotech organisations

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.