Senior Research Technician

Centre for Process Innovation Limited; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative science and technology organization in Sedgefield is seeking a Senior Research Technician to support laboratory operations and project delivery within formulation technologies. The ideal candidate will have significant industrial experience, a foundation in formulation science, and strong technical and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects including RNA vaccine development, join a collaborative team, and benefit from extensive employee perks such as up to 36 days holiday and life assurance.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Qualifications

• Foundation knowledge in formulation science.
• Practical experience in technical/scientific work.
• Ability to present data clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with SHE, GMP, DI, and quality standards.
• Support planning and execute experimental runs.
• Document technical data and methodologies.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Collaboration and knowledge sharing

Safety and compliance

Education

A-Level or equivalent qualification

HNC / Foundation Degree in Scientific/Engineering discipline

Job description

£26,000 - £34,000 per annum - dependent on experience

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions areality. We’re ateam of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world abetter place.

Why this role is important for CPI’swork

CPI has an exciting opportunity for aSenior Research Technician to join it’s 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 onare:

• Developing athermostable solution to transport RNA vaccines

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 softwareuse.
• 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 aLaboratory 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 aScientific/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 acollaborative mindset, with evidence of knowledge sharing and network building.
• Demontrate 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 JoinUs?

At CPI , you’ll be part of acollaborative, 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.

What does CPI offeryou?

At CPI , we offer awide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus aholiday purchasing scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

CPI is an organisation based in the UK . Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK , sponsorship may be available.