Formulation Scientist
Position Summary: Swindon, 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday.
As a Formulation Scientist, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to support the development of new Zydis® products. Working within New Product Development (NPD), you will assist with formulation batch preparation, testing, data reporting, and participation in customer project teams, with support from experienced colleagues.
You will play an active role in laboratory‑based activities supporting feasibility, formulation development, GMP manufacture for clinical and stability studies, and ongoing project delivery. This role offers strong development opportunities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
The Role:
1. Conducting feasibility and formulation studies under supervision
2. Supporting preparation and manufacture of GMP batches for clinical and stability studies
3. Carrying out batch evaluation, physical testing, and product characterisation
4. Compiling, reviewing, and data‑checking experimental results and technical reports
5. Maintaining laboratory supplies, equipment, and conducting routine compliance checks
6. Supporting shipment of materials to customers in line with H&S procedures
7. Providing laboratory and resource support across NPD to meet critical project milestones
8. Communicating formulation data to internal stakeholders and customers, with guidance
The Candidate:
9. MSc/BSc in Scientific subject or equivalent technical knowledge
10. A methodical approach to laboratory work and strong attention to detail
11. The ability to plan and prioritise day‑to‑day activities to meet project milestones
12. Awareness of data integrity, regulatory compliance, and documentation standards
13. A flexible, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and safety
14. Effective written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Catalent?
15. Competitive Salary – Reflecting your skills and experience
16. Bonus & Benefits – Annual performance bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement (with option to purchase more), plus discounts via Reward Gateway
17. Career Development – Access to training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities across Catalent’s global network. Includes LinkedIn Learning subscription with 10,000+ courses
18. 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
19. 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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