Scientist, Antibody Formulation Development

Proclinical Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Group is seeking a Scientist to join the Injectable Formulation Development team in Slough on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on protein and antibody formulation, characterisation, and stability, contributing to monoclonal antibody and next‑generation biologics programs from early studies to late-stage development.

You will work in a fast-paced R&D environment, collaborating across CMC Development, Analytical Sciences, and Clinical Development to generate high-quality data

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Minimum of three years' laboratory experience in industry or academia.
• Experience with protein/antibody analysis techniques and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation and analytical studies to support biologics development programmes.
• Perform protein and antibody characterization using a range of analytical techniques.
• Support pre-formulation and formulation development activities in the lab.
• Contribute to laboratory organisation, resource management, and technical support.
• Author protocols and reports; interpret data for project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across functions to support development milestones.

Skills

Protein & antibody analysis

HPLC / UPLC

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Education

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

Tools

iCE

UV Spectroscopy

DLS

CGE

MFI / sub-visible analysis

Job description

Passionate about protein science and biologic drug development? Help deliver high-quality injectable formulations that support life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.

Passionate about protein science and biologic drug development? Help deliver high-quality injectable formulations that support life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.

Proclinical is working alongside a globally recognised biopharmaceutical organisation dedicated to advancing innovative therapies for patients living with serious and chronic diseases. As part of continued investment within their development sciences function, they are seeking a Scientist to join their Injectable Formulation Development team on a 12-month contract basis.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of monoclonal antibody and next-generation biologic therapies, supporting programmes from early toxicology studies through to late-stage clinical development. Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams across CMC Development, Analytical Sciences, and Clinical Development to help deliver high-quality formulations for a diverse biologics pipeline.

As a Scientist within Injectable Formulation Development, you will undertake laboratory-based studies focused on protein and antibody characterisation, formulation development, and stability assessment. You'll play a key role in generating data that supports both non-clinical and clinical programmes whilst helping to advance formulation platforms for novel biologic modalities.

This position would suit an individual who thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment and enjoys combining hands-on laboratory work with scientific problem-solving and data interpretation.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct formulation and analytical studies to support biologics development programmes
• Perform protein and antibody characterisation using a range of analytical techniques
• Support pre-formulation and formulation development activities in the laboratory
• Contribute to laboratory organisation, resource management, and technical support activities
• Author protocols, technical reports, and supporting documentationInterpret and present scientific data to project teams and stakeholders
• Support the evaluation of biochemical and physical degradation pathways affecting biologic stability
• Collaborate across multiple functional areas to support development milestones

Key Skills and Requirements:

Essential

• MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
• Minimum of three years' relevant laboratory experience within an industrial or academic setting
• Experience with protein and antibody analysis techniques such as: HPLC / UPLC, iCE, UV Spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Capillary Gel Electrophoresis (CGE), Rheology, Microflow Imaging (MFI) or sub-visible particle analysis
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic team environment

Desirable

• Experience in biologics formulation development
• Exposure to laboratory automation technologies
• Knowledge of monoclonal antibody development and stability assessment