Materials Characterisation Scientist (Alternate API Supplier Characterisation)

Tekwissen UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce management provider is seeking a Materials Characterisation Scientist to join their team in Kent. Your responsibilities include designing and executing experiments for active pharmaceutical ingredient characterisation, alongside documenting and summarising results in technical reports. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field and excellent communication skills. Offering a hybrid work model over an 18-month duration, this position is part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring high-quality production processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to appropriately characterise materials.
• Perform experiments in accordance with GLP and established business protocols.
• Document laboratory work in a clear and timely manner.
• Summarize results in a technical report.
• Participate in laboratory processes including My Green Lab and 5S.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self‑directed and pro‑active attitude

Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific field

Job description

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. The below client is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation.

Job Title

Materials Characterisation Scientist (Alternate API Supplier Characterisation)

Location

Kent CT13 9ND UK

Duration

18 Months (37hrs per week)

Work Type

Hybrid

Job Description

The Materials Characterisation Team in the client’s Global Manufacturing & Supply division are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to join our team.

You will be responsible for carrying out experiments to characterise and compare different suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) using a range of analytical methods.

These techniques will include but not limited to particle size analysis, light microscopy & SEM, thermal analysis, solid form identification, spectroscopic methods, powder flow & density.

This data will be used to assess the potential risk to our drug product manufacturing processes by making this change and may include performance prediction assessment using small‑scale formulation prediction methods.

The data comparison will be summarised in a technical report.

Role Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to appropriately characterise materials.
• Perform experiments in accordance with good laboratory practices (GLP) established business processes and protocols and applicable SOPs.
• Document laboratory work in a detailed, clear and timely manner.
• Summarize results in a technical report.
• Participate in laboratory processes including My Green Lab and 5S.

Skills Needed

• Ability to work independently and to document results and data conclusions through presentations and technical reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with emphasis on clarity of communication.
• Ability to follow departmental procedures with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, self‑directed and pro‑active attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and ability to deliver to strict timelines while effectively balancing multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific field, e.g., Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.