Formulation Scientist

Eurofins; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and Recognition Scheme

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Company Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Free on-site car parking

Worldwide opportunities

Access to Perkbox

Job summary

A leading scientific research company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Formulation Scientist for a full-time position. Responsibilities include developing oral solid dosage forms, conducting product characterizations, and contributing to laboratory documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Chemistry, hands-on experience with analytical techniques, and practical knowledge of organic chemistry in pharmaceutical design. This role offers various benefits, including a health cash plan and holiday entitlement increases with service.

Qualifications

• Strong background in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical drug design.
• Practical understanding of analytical tools and characterization techniques.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary scientific environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop oral solid dosage forms and execute manufacturing activities.
• Carry out product and material characterization activities.
• Interpret experimental data and contribute to laboratory documentation.
• Support formulation design and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Ensure calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
• Research and evaluate information for formulation development.

Skills

Organic chemistry application

Material science

Analytical techniques

Data handling tools

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Particle size analyzers

PXRD

DSC

TGA

Job description

Job Description

This is a full‑time, permanent position working 37 hours per week flexibly between 07:00 – 19:00. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. As a Formulation Scientist you will support the client in both manufacturing and R&D efforts by conducting formulation, pre‑formulation activities and analysis and characterization of the samples generated.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of oral solid dosage forms through planning and execution of small‑scale manufacturing and pre‑formulation activities, including setting up and operating equipment, completing clean‑downs, and delivering high‑quality laboratory work across blending, compression, coating, encapsulation, and in‑use stability studies.
• Carry out a range of product and material characterization activities, including particle size analysis, tablet performance testing, powder flow assessments, and evaluation of formulation attributes such as rheology and polymer behavior.
• Interpret experimental data and translate findings into clear, scientifically robust documentation, contributing to laboratory reports, development protocols, technical summaries, and other project‑critical deliverables.
• Support the design, prototyping, scale‑up, and optimization of drug product formulations and their associated manufacturing processes, while contributing technical insight to downstream activities such as control strategy development, technology transfer, and launch readiness.
• Take ownership of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, ensuring routine calibration, upkeep, and troubleshooting, while driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining full compliance with ALCOA principles through electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Research, consolidate, and evaluate information from internal reports, pharmacopeial references, scientific literature, and technical databases to inform formulation development, support gap analysis, and enhance scientific decision making across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline, providing a strong theoretical foundation.
• Sound and practical understanding of organic chemistry, with the ability to apply core principles to pharmaceutical drug design, molecular evaluation, and experimental interpretation.
• Experience in material science, supported by familiarity with analytical tools and characterization techniques within a multidisciplinary scientific environment.
• Hands‑on experience with traditional analytical techniques and modern instrumental methodologies, using equipment such as particle size analyzers, PXRD, DSC, and TGA, alongside a strong working knowledge of analytical methods, data‑handling tools, and scientific best practice.

Benefits

• Reward and Recognition Scheme
• Holiday entitlement increases with service
• Health Cash Plan (reimbursement for routine healthcare expenses)
• Life Assurance (four times annual salary)
• Automatic enrolment in the Company Pension Plan after three months (opt‑out available)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
• Volunteering days during working hours
• Free on‑site car parking
• Worldwide opportunities
• Access to Perkbox for savings on everyday expenses

EEO Statement

Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics. We welcome applications from armed forces veterans, reservists, military spouses and partners, and any individual who meets the qualifications for the role.