Research Scientists - Colloid Science (Pharmaceuticals & Formulated Products)
Sedgefield Permanent 26,939 - 41,000
About the Role
We are recruiting for two Research Scientists to join an established Colloid Science team, supporting the development of innovative formulations across a diverse range of sectors. These appointments will support projects spanning Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, FMCG, Home & Personal Care, Food, Agritech, and Advanced Materials.
Rather than recruiting separately, we are running a single campaign and will appoint candidates at either Research Scientist 1 or Research Scientist 2 level depending on experience and, technical capability, and the strength of the shortlisted candidates.
One successful hire will predominantly focus on pharmaceutical and healthcare formulation projects, including areas such as nanomedicines and other, drug delivery systems, and automated liquid handling technologies. The second will support a wider range of formulation projects across FMCG and formulated product sectors, including food, home and personal care, coatings, and agritech.
This is an excellent opportunity for scientists who enjoy combining laboratory experimentation, formulation development, problem solving, and customer-focused innovation projects.
What You'll Be Doing
About You:
We are interested in candidates from a range of experience levels.
Research Scientist 1:
Typically suited to graduates or early-career scientists who are keen to develop expertise in formulation and colloid science.
You may have:
A BSc or MSc in:
Practical laboratory experience gained through university projects, placements, internships, or industry.
An interest in formulation technologies and product development.
Research Scientist 2:
Typically suited to individuals with a PhD with relevant industry experience.
You may have:
Particularly Relevant Backgrounds
We would be especially interested in candidates who have experience in:
Pharmaceutical Formulation
Formulated Products
A strong understanding of colloid science is particularly desirable regardless of sector background.
What We're Looking For
Salary
Appointments will be made at the most appropriate level based on experience and capability.
The Opportunity
Whether you're a recent MSc graduate looking to build a career in formulation science or a PhD-qualified researcher with specialist expertise, this is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects spanning pharmaceuticals, healthcare, formulated products, and advanced materials.
You'll join a team working on real-world innovation challenges, developing new formulations and technologies that help bring next-generation products to market.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
