Scientist

BioTalent; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking a Scientist to join our Injectable Formulation Development team in Slough, UK, for a 12-month maternity cover. It is a hands-on laboratory role supporting monoclonal antibody therapies from early-stage research through late-stage development.

The successful candidate will conduct protein/antibody characterisation, support formulation activities, author technical documentation, and present scientific findings to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with protein/antibody analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC, iCE, UV spectroscopy, DLS, CGE, rheology, particle analysis).
• Formulation development or laboratory automation experience would be advantageous.
• Strong data analysis, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Must have the right to work in the UK/EU.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and analytical studies to support pre-clinical and clinical development programmes.
• Support pre-formulation and formulation development activities.
• Author protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement activities.

Education

MSc/PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

iCE

UV spectroscopy

DLS

CGE

Rheology

Particle analysis

Job description

Scientist, Antibody Formulation Development

? Slough, UK | ? 12-Month Contract (Maternity Cover)

We're recruiting for a Scientist to join a leading biopharmaceutical organisation's Injectable Formulation Development team. This is a hands‑on laboratory role supporting the development of monoclonal antibody therapies from early‑stage research through to late‑stage clinical development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting protein and antibody characterisation studies, supporting formulation development activities, authoring technical documentation, and presenting scientific findings. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and analytical studies to support pre‑clinical and clinical development programmes.
• Support pre‑formulation and formulation development activities.
• Author protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Strong experience with protein/antibody analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, iCE, UV spectroscopy, DLS, CGE, rheology, and particle analysis methods.
• Experience in formulation development and/or laboratory automation would be advantageous.
• Strong data analysis, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Must have the right to work in the UK/EU.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative biologic therapies within a highly collaborative scientific team.