Research Scientist

Entrust Resource Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust Resource Solutions is seeking a motivated Research Scientist to join its R&D team in the Pharmaceutical Development space. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent PhD graduate or early-career scientist to work with advanced crystal and particle engineering technologies on projects from early research through to commercialisation.

Key responsibilities include supporting formulation, crystallisation and particle engineering R&D, conducting experiments, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline.
• PhD or relevant postgraduate experience preferred.
• Knowledge of solid-state science, formulation development or pharmaceutical materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Adaptable, hands-on and comfortable working within a small scientific team.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D projects involving pharmaceutical formulation, crystal and particle engineering.
• Conduct experimental work, analyse data and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Perform analytical characterisation of pharmaceutical materials.
• Collaborate with R&D, development and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate scientific findings.

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline

PhD or relevant postgraduate experience preferred

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

HPLC

PXRD

DSC

TGA

NMR

SEM

Particle size analysis

Solid-state characterisation

Job description

Research Scientist - Pharmaceutical Development

An innovative pharmaceutical development organisation is seeking a motivated Research Scientist to join its growing R&D team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent PhD graduate or early-career scientist to work with advanced crystal and particle engineering technologies, supporting pharmaceutical development projects from early-stage research through to commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support R&D projects involving pharmaceutical formulation, crystal and particle engineering.
• Conduct experimental work, analyse data and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Perform analytical characterisation of pharmaceutical materials.
• Collaborate with R&D, development and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate scientific findings.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline.
• PhD or relevant postgraduate experience preferred.
• Knowledge of solid-state science, formulation development or pharmaceutical materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Adaptable, hands-on and comfortable working within a small scientific team.

Exposure to supercritical fluid technology, HPLC, PXRD, DSC, TGA, NMR, SEM, particle size analysis or solid-state characterisation would be advantageous.