Formulation Scientist 1
Location - Swindon, UK
Position summary; 37.5 P/W Monday- Friday (Onsite).
Catalent Swindon are seeking a Formulation Scientist to join the team, offering a unique opportunity to develop the skills and expertise required to support the development of innovative Zydis® products. This includes early-phase proof of concept studies, feasibility work, formulation optimisation, and supply of materials for clinical trials.
The Role:
1. Design, prepare and execute small-scale feasibility and formulation studies
2. Perform in-process and finished product testing
3. Analyse and interpret data, drawing conclusions and making recommendations
4. Present findings to internal project teams and external customers
5. Author, review and verify batch records and technical reports
6. Support GMP manufacturing activities for clinical trials and stability studies
7. Ensure compliance with health, safety, COSHH and risk assessment requirements
8. Identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives
9. Maintain laboratory equipment and support SOP generation in line with GLP
10. Ensure availability of materials and equipment to meet project timelines
11. Independently prioritise and deliver project activities to agreed milestones
12. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project delivery
13. Uphold high ethical, quality and professional standards aligned with Catalent values
The Candidate
14. Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (preferred) or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience
15. Working knowledge of GMP and/or GLP environments
16. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
17. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
18. High standard of written and spoken English
Why Join Catalent?
19. Competitive Salary – Reflecting your skills and experience
20. Bonus & Benefits – Annual performance bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement (with option to purchase more), plus discounts via Reward Gateway
21. Career Development – Access to training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities across Catalent’s global network. Includes LinkedIn Learning subscription with 10,000+ courses
22. Health & Wellbeing – Employee assistance programme, on-site canteen, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle scheme, and a strong “Patient First” safety culture. Join Employee Resource Groups and take part in charitable activities
23. Excellent Location – Just two minutes from J16 of the M4 with free on-site parking
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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