Antibody Formulation Scientist - 12 Month Contract

BioTalent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking a Scientist to join the Injectable Formulation Development team in the UK. The role involves hands-on laboratory work supporting monoclonal antibody therapies from early research through clinical development.

You will conduct protein/antibody characterisation studies, support formulation development, and author technical documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Strong experience with protein/antibody analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, iCE, UV spectroscopy, DLS, CGE, rheology, and particle analysis methods.
• Experience in formulation development and/or laboratory automation would be advantageous.
• Strong data analysis, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Must have the right to work in the UK/EU.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and analytical studies to support pre‑clinical and clinical development programmes.
• Support pre‑formulation and formulation development activities.
• Author protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organisation

Team collaboration

Laboratory techniques

Education

MSc or PhD in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Biology/ Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

iCE

UV spectroscopy

DLS

CGE

Rheology

Job description

BioTalent is seeking a Scientist to join the Injectable Formulation Development team in the UK. The role involves hands-on laboratory work supporting monoclonal antibody therapies from early research through clinical development.

You will conduct protein/antibody characterisation studies, support formulation development, and author technical documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic R&D environment.