Research Scientist (Analytical Formulation)

Job description

We’re currently supporting a leading biopharmaceutical organisation in the search for a Research Scientist to join an established Injectable Formulation Development team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on scientist with experience in protein/antibody characterisation and analysis to contribute to formulation development across the Biopharmacuetical development life-cycle, from early non-clinical studies through to clinical development.

The role will involve:

• Performing laboratory experiments and analytical studies supporting non-clinical and clinical programmes

• Supporting pre-formulation and formulation development activities

• Characterising antibody/protein stability and degradation pathways

• Developing and authoring protocols, reports and technical documentation

• Analysing data and presenting findings to cross-functional teams

• Working collaboratively across a fast-paced biopharmaceutical development environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline

• 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience

• Strong experience in protein/antibody analysis, ideally including techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, iCE, UV spectroscopy, DLS, CGE, rheology or MFI

• Experience in formulation development and/or laboratory automation would be advantageous

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to critically evaluate experimental data

• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills

• A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities

if this sounds like the role for you then apply now!

Key words: Research Scientist, Scientist, Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Antibody, production, Antibody Characterisation, Protein Characterisation, HPLC, UPLC, icIEF, DLS, CGE, Rheology, CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, UPLC, HPLC, SEC, purification, characterisation, automation, robotics, high-throughput, SEC, SDS-Page, WB, UV-VIS, Slough, London, Reading, Wokingham, Oxford, Cambridge, South East, VRS9514DT

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English