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Senior Formulation Scientist

VRS Recruitment
Kent, United Kingdom
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£35,000 – £42,000 pa

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£35,000 – £42,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
3 Jun 2026 (Today)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Formulation Scientist to join a growing pharmaceutical development team. This hands-on role will see you supporting the development of oral solid dosage forms through formulation, pre-formulation and analytical characterisation activities, while working closely with both R&D and manufacturing teams.

You'll contribute to formulation design, optimisation and scale-up projects, utilising a range of material characterisation techniques to support product development from early-stage studies through to technology transfer and commercial manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development of oral solid dosage formulations through formulation and pre-formulation activities
  • Plan and execute small-scale manufacturing studies
  • Operate and maintain formulation and laboratory equipment
  • Conduct product and material characterisation studies
  • Analyse and interpret experimental data, producing technical reports and scientific documentation
  • Support formulation design, optimisation, scale-up and manufacturing process development
  • Contribute to technology transfer and product launch activities
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained and operating effectively
  • Research and evaluate scientific literature, technical information and pharmacopeial references to support development projects
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with quality and data integrity requirements (ALCOA)

About You

  • Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience within formulation development, materials science or a related pharmaceutical development environment
  • Understanding of organic chemistry principles
  • Experience of analytical and material characterisation techniques
  • Hands-on experience using techniques such as particle size analysis, PXRD, DSC and TGA
  • Strong data analysis and scientific reporting skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary scientific team

Whether you're already working in pharmaceutical formulation or looking to take the next step in your development career, this role offers the opportunity to work on varied projects with real scientific impact. Interested? Apply now or contact VRS Recruitment to learn more.

Keywords: Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Analysis, physical properties, physical characterisation, thermal analysis, Spectroscopy, XRD, PXRD, laser diffraction, NMR, dissolution, solubility, TGA, DSC, FTIR, Method development, Validation, GMP, GLP, Good Manufacturing Practice, Sandwich, Southeast, Kent, Maidstone, Canterbury, VRS9458MP.

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