Senior Research Technician

Centre for Process Innovation; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced scientific organization in England is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join their Colloid Science team. The role involves supporting laboratory operations, maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with senior colleagues on innovative formulation technologies in sectors like pharmaceuticals and agritech. Ideal candidates should have A-Level education or equivalent, alongside industrial experience, and be equipped with strong communication and problem-solving skills. A commitment to quality and safety is essential.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Foundation knowledge in formulation science.
• Practical experience in technical/scientific work.
• Ability to apply theoretical and practical methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Safety and quality practices.
• Support senior colleagues in experimental planning.
• Report experimental conclusions for review.
• Document technical data and methodologies.
• Calibrate and administer technical equipment.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

A-Level or equivalent qualification

HNC/Foundation Degree in a Scientific/Engineering discipline

Job description

CPI has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Technician to join its established Colloid Science team within the wider Formulation technology team, at our state‑of‑the‑art National Formulation Centre in Sedgefield. The successful candidate will apply scientific and engineering principles to support laboratory operations and project delivery. Working closely with senior colleagues, the individual in post will contribute to the preparation, development, testing, and analysis of innovative formulation technologies in various markets, including pharmaceuticals, agritech, coatings and home & personal care.

Some exciting projects the team have recently worked on (please see our Careers page for links to these projects):

• Intraceullar Drug Delivery Centre to accelerate advancement of RNA‑based therapies
• UK Biofoundry to turbo‑charge next‑gen therapies
• Developing a thermostable solution to transport RNA vaccines
• Removing cold‑chain dependence in antibody‑based treatments
• Scaling up precision tools to transform cancer research

The Role

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page:

• Maintaining compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Data Integrity (DI), quality and best practice requirements.
• Supporting senior colleagues in planning and executing experimental and pilot‑scale runs, reporting results to agreed timescales.
• Presenting and formally reporting experimental conclusions and supporting data for internal peer review.
• Providing clear documentation of technical data, methodologies, calculations, and software use.
• Taking ownership of weekly workplans with managers and stakeholders, delivering to agreed schedules.
• Calibrating and administering technical equipment, ensuring safe and effective operation.
• Assisting with stock storage, SOPs, and Safety Risk Assessments.
• Acting as the first point of contact for technical areas (e.g., as a Laboratory Safety Supervisor), contributing to housekeeping and laboratory safety.

The person we are seeking

The successful candidate must be educated to A‑Level (Level 3 equivalent) (or equivalent qualification) with significant industrial experience, or HNC/Foundation Degree (Level 4/5 equivalent) in a Scientific/Engineering discipline and;

• Possess foundation knowledge in formulation science, with evidence of technical problem‑solving.
• Have practical experience in technical/scientific work within academic or industrial environments.
• Have the ability to apply theoretical and practical methods to contribute to business activities.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly and concisely.
• Have a collaborative mindset, with evidence of knowledge sharing and network building.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards.

It would also be advantageous if the successful candidate had

• Developing confidence in applying judgement and initiative within standard scientific/engineering practices.

Why Join Us?

At CPI, you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your work directly contributes to advancing formulation technologies. We value diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth.