Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Microscopy & Particle Characterisation Scientist in Wirral for a 35-hour week. The role covers particle size analysis, microscopy, and material characterisation in a hands-on laboratory, supporting development and investigative work.

You will carry out physical and analytical testing on pharmaceutical materials, interpret data, troubleshoot issues, and help implement new equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related subject.
• 1-2+ years' relevant laboratory experience
• Experience with particle size analysis and microscopy
• Experience with XRF and XRD is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Carry out particle size analysis, microscopy and material characterisation.
• Perform a range of physical and analytical testing on pharmaceutical materials.
• Record and interpret laboratory data accurately.
• Support new equipment and process implementation.
• Investigate results and troubleshoot technical issues

Skills

Particle size analysis

Microscopy

Powder flow

BET / surface area

XRF

XRD

Analytical testing

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Laboratory equipment

Education

Degree in Chemistry / Materials Science / Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

XRF instrumentation

XRD instrumentation

Job description

Microscopy & Particle Characterisation Scientist

Location: Wirral
Hours: 35 hours, Monday-Friday
GBP32,000 CIRCA

Russell Taylor is working with a global testing company; who are looking to recruit for an experienced Scientist (particle size, microscopy etc); the company are expanding and it's a great time to join this growing business.

This is a hands-on laboratory role involving particle size analysis, microscopy, material characterisation and analytical testing.

You’ll be hands-on in the laboratory, carrying out a range of physical and analytical testing across pharmaceutical materials, supporting development and investigative work.

Your experience may include:

• Particle size analysis
• Microscopy and morphology assessment
• Powder flow characterisation
• BET / surface area testing
• Physical testing of pharmaceutical materials
• Operating analytical laboratory equipment
• Investigating results and troubleshooting technical issues
• Accurate recording and interpretation of laboratory data
• Supporting new equipment and process implementation

We're looking for:

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related subject
• Ideally 1-2+ years' relevant laboratory experience
• Previous experience with particle size analysis and microscopy
• Experience in XRF, XRD
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Pharmaceutical experience would be advantageous

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