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Recruitment Consultant @ SoCode - Electronics Design and Test
Socode are proud to be partnering with a next-generation materials science company developing patented gel barrier technologies for animals —with human healthcare applications on the horizon. Based in the beating heart of Cambridge’s biotech and deeptech cluster, this company combines scientific excellence and product develop to bring new products to market fast!
You’ll be joining a purpose-driven R&D team where your work directly influences how life-changing products go from bench to real-world application. This is rare chance to shape the development of novel formulations from early-stage research through to pilot production and market deployment. You can expect to see your products go to market within 12-18 months!
What will I be doing?
You will lead and contribute to critical R&D activities supporting formulation, testing, and scale-up of their next-generation wound care solutions, with responsibilities including:
Formulation & Product Development
* Design and optimise novel gel-based compositions using proprietary chemistry
* Rapidly prototype and refine formulations for both lab-based and field testing
* Collaborate with product and clinical specialists to align formulation performance with real-world requirements
Analytical & Microbiological Testing
* Conduct in vitro performance evaluations and contribute to antimicrobial efficacy testing
* Apply a range of analytical methods to assess physical, chemical, and biological properties
* Analyse data to inform formulation adjustments and product validation
Process & Scale-Up Development
* Support the transition of lab-based formulations to pilot and manufacturing scale
* Refine SOPs and contribute to process documentation for regulatory readiness
* Investigate packaging solutions that enhance product usability and shelf-life
Innovation & Strategy
* Identify new IP opportunities and contribute to patent development
* Conduct literature reviews and horizon scanning to inform future product development
* Document research activities rigorously and contribute to team knowledge-sharing
What do I need to be successful?
* A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience in product formulation)
* Proven hands-on experience in chemical or biomaterial formulation in a lab environment
* Skilled in analytical techniques - microbiological methods (training available)
* Comfortable working from SOPs and maintaining high-quality lab documentation
* Detail-focused, self-motivated, and passionate about turning science into real-world impact
* A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a small, agile team
Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful applicants must have the full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Interested in the role? Then you can either:
1. Submit your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ – We know it might not be up to date. Send what you have and we’ll talk.
2. Connect with me on LinkedIn for an informal chat – Mo Baker at Socode
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research
* Industries
Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care, and Chemical Manufacturing
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