The Opportunity:
Research Technician – Early-Stage Formulation Science
Cambridge, Discovery Centre
12-month Temporary Contract
Avantor Services provides on-site laboratory support for major pharmaceutical customers. We are seeking a Research Technician to support early-stage formulation science activities for our customer’s BioPharma Development team in Cambridge.
This is a hands-on laboratory role, supporting early drug development programs through formulation studies and analytical testing of novel protein medicines, enabling R&D scientists to focus on core research.
Key Responsibilities
· Deliver hands-on laboratory support for early-stage formulation development of novel protein drug products.
· Perform physico-chemical and analytical testing (e.g. pH, A280, light scattering, particle analysis, chromatography, electrophoresis) in line with SOPs.
· Support formulation screening, robustness, developability, clinical in-use and lyophilisation studies, including lab-scale process activities.
· Accurately document and report data using approved systems (eLN), ensuring high standards of quality, traceability, and compliance.
· Work collaboratively while ensuring full compliance with SHE, Good Laboratory Standards, and quality requirements, managing workload to meet agreed timelines.
Essential Requirements
· BSc in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field
· Understanding of protein structure and/or protein formulation
· Experience in an analytical laboratory environment
· Strong attention to detail, accurate pipetting skills
· Good communication, organization, and time management skills
· Customer-focused, collaborative, and able to work independently
· Competent IT skills
Desirable (Training Provided)
· Experience in chromatography, electrophoresis, or compendial testing
· Exposure to automation or liquid-handling systems
· Knowledge of Good Laboratory Standards
Interested? Let`s apply!
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