Job Title: Materials Characterisation Scientist (Alternate API Supplier Characterisation) Location: Sandwich, UK Contract: 18 months Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: PAYE rate up to £16.63 per hour DOEWe are seeking an enthusiastic Materials Characterisation Scientist to join a leading global pharmaceutical organisation. ROLE SUMMARY Our clients Materials Characterisation Team are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to join their team. You will be responsible for carrying out experiments to characterise and compare different suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) using a range of analytical methods. These techniques will include, but not limited to, particle size analysis, light microscopy & SEM, thermal analysis, solid form identification, spectroscopic methods, powder flow & density. This data will be used to assess the potential risk to our drug product manufacturing processes by making this change and may include performance prediction assessment using small-scale formulation prediction methods. The data comparison will be summarised in a technical report. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Design and execute laboratory experiments to appropriately characterise materials. Perform experiments in accordance with good laboratory practices (GLP), established business processes and protocols, and applicable SOPs. Document laboratory work in a detailed, clear and timely manner. Summarize results in a technical report. Participat...