Posted: 16 June
The role
Scientist – Crystallisation Development
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Scientist – Crystallisation Development to join a leading organisation at their state-of-the-art facility.
Responsibilities
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Design, optimise, and troubleshoot crystallisation, isolation, and drying processes.
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Support particle formation and solid-state process development for API projects.
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Apply particle science, scale-up, and PAT technologies to process development activities.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects against timelines.
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Evaluate and implement new technologies and best practices.
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Contribute to process harmonisation and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and sites.
Requirements
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Degree (BSc, MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
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Experience in crystallisation development, isolation, and drying of small molecule APIs and intermediates.
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Knowledge of particle characterisation techniques and material property assessment.
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Experience handling hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment.
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Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
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Collaborative and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
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Competitive salary (£45,000 - £60,000 DOE)
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Company pension, health and life insurance
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Minimum 25 days annual leave plus enhanced family leave
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Flexible working arrangements
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Opportunity to work on innovative projects with leading global pharmaceutical and biotech organisations
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
