Formulation Scientist — Pharma Development & GMP Transfer

Quotient Sciences; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Quotient Sciences in Nottingham seeks a Formulation Scientist to join our Formulation Development team. You will contribute to early-stage pre-formulation studies, formulation characterisation and transferring processes into GMP clinical manufacturing.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to develop specialist expertise in a collaborative, science-led environment. Responsibilities include designing development studies, performing pre-formulation assessments, developing radiolabelling methods

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Strong scientific and laboratory skills with methodical approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to quality, compliance and safety.
• Experience in formulation development within pharma or similar lab setting.
• Knowledge of pre-formulation and formulation characterisation techniques.
• Experience working in GMP or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of radiolabelling techniques (desirable).
• Experience preparing scientific reports and protocols (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and conduct formulation development studies per project timelines.
• Perform pre-formulation assessments and characterisation activities.
• Develop, optimise and validate radiolabelling methods where required.
• Support transfer of processes into GMP clinical manufacturing environments.
• Prepare protocols, technical documents and study reports.
• Analyse and interpret scientific data; ensure accurate records.
• Maintain compliant lab records per procedures and regulations.
• Communicate progress, results and recommendations to team.
• Ensure GMP, GxP, health and safety compliance.
• Safely handle, store and dispose of radioactive isotopes per procedures.
• Support sourcing and management of excipients and development materials.
• Maintain equipment, consumables and workspace for safety and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team objectives.

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacy/Chemistry

Strong scientific & laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Analytical & problem-solving abilities

Effective written & verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Quality, compliance & safety

Experience in formulation development

Knowledge of pre-formulation & formulation characterisation

Experience in GMP or regulated environment

Radiolabelling knowledge (desirable)

Experience preparing scientific reports/protocols (desirable)

Job description

Quotient Sciences in Nottingham seeks a Formulation Scientist to join our Formulation Development team. You will contribute to early-stage pre-formulation studies, formulation characterisation and transferring processes into GMP clinical manufacturing.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to develop specialist expertise in a collaborative, science-led environment. Responsibilities include designing development studies, performing pre-formulation assessments, developing radiolabelling methods