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
- Conduct feasibility and formulation studies under supervision
- Support preparation and manufacture of GMP batches for clinical and stability studies
- Carry out batch evaluation, physical testing, and product characterization
- Compile, review, and data‑check experimental results and technical reports
- Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, and conduct routine compliance checks
- Support shipment of materials to customers in line with H&S procedures
- Provide laboratory and resource support across NPD to meet critical project milestones
- Communicate formulation data to internal stakeholders and customers, with guidance
The Candidate
- MSc/BSc in Scientific subject or equivalent technical knowledge
- A methodical approach to laboratory work and strong attention to detail
- The ability to plan and prioritise day‑to‑day activities to meet project milestones
- Awareness of data integrity, regulatory compliance, and documentation standards
- A flexible, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and safety
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Catalent?
- Competitive Salary – Reflecting your skills and experience
- Bonus & Benefits – Annual performance bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement (with option to purchase more), plus discounts via Reward Gateway
- Career Development – Access to training, mentoring, and cross‑functional opportunities across Catalent’s global network. Includes LinkedIn Learning subscription with 10,000+ courses
- 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
- 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.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
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