Senior Research Technician

CPI; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and technology organization in Sedgefield is looking for a Senior Research Technician to join its Colloid Science team. The role involves applying scientific principles to support laboratory operations and working on innovative formulation technologies across various markets. The ideal candidate should have an A-Level in a relevant field or a Foundation Degree, exhibit strong communication skills, and have experience in technical/scientific settings. The organization values diversity and offers a range of benefits including generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Flexible working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level with significant industrial experience or equivalent.
• Practical experience in technical/scientific work.
• Ability to apply theoretical and practical methods in business activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with SHE, GMP, and quality standards.
• Support planning and execution of experimental runs.
• Document technical data and methodologies clearly.

Skills

Foundation knowledge in formulation science

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

A-Level (Level 3 equivalent) or HNC/Foundation Degree in Scientific/Engineering discipline

Job description

Why this role is important for CPI’s

work

CPI has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Technician to join it’s established Colloid Science team within the wider Formulation technology team, at our state of the art 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 :

• Intraceullar Drug Delivery Centre to accelerate advancement of RNA-based therapies
• UK Biofoundry to turbo-charge next-gen therapies
• Developing athermostable 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 3equivalent) (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 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 Join Us?

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 offer you?

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

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking