Graduate Formulation Chemist

Develop your career in pharmaceutical research and development by supporting the creation of innovative healthcare technologies. You will contribute to laboratory studies, formulation development and analytical testing while building practical scientific, experimental and data-analysis skills.

The Company

This innovative life sciences company is developing next-generation solutions to improve the delivery of healthcare products. Combining expertise across formulation science, materials technology and biological research, the organisation is working on advanced platforms designed to address challenges within modern healthcare.

You will join a collaborative scientific team, working alongside experienced researchers and technical specialists to support the development and optimisation of new products. The role will provide exposure to a range of laboratory activities, including experimental study design, formulation testing, assay development and data analysis, while offering the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research within a growing organisation.

The Role

As a Formulation Chemist, you will gain broad exposure across product development, laboratory research and analytical testing within an innovative life sciences environment. You will support the development and optimisation of new formulations, contribute to experimental studies and use scientific data to help improve product performance.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists, developing your technical knowledge across formulation, assay development and research processes. Over time, you will have the opportunity to take greater ownership of projects, experiments and technical investigations.

• Develop and optimise formulations using a range of materials and scientific approaches.
• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments and formulation studies.
• Support the development and performance of analytical assays to assess product characteristics.
• Analyse experimental data and use findings to guide further product improvements.
• Investigate formulation stability, performance and effectiveness under different conditions.
• Prepare technical reports, maintain accurate laboratory records and document findings.
• Collaborate with scientists and technical teams across research, development and manufacturing activities.
• Support the progression of new products from early-stage research through to development.

Benefits 

• Variety – Gain experience across formulation development, analytical chemistry, biological assays, stability testing, freeze-drying and product characterisation.
• Innovative Science – Work with a combination of pharmaceutical formulation, biotechnology, analytical testing and advanced drug-delivery technology.
• Technical Development – Build practical experience using techniques such as ELISA, HPLC, formulation testing and stability studies.
• Early Responsibility – Take ownership of routine laboratory work and contribute to the planning, execution and troubleshooting of scientific studies.
• Direct Impact – Your experimental work and data will directly influence formulation decisions and the development of new products.

Requirements

Must-Have

• An MSc degree
• A 2:1 in a life science related degree 
• Knowledge of the drug development lifecycle

Nice-To-Have

• A placement year or internship at a pharma or biotech company 

Apply Now

Apply today to develop your career in pharmaceutical formulation and biotechnology, gain hands-on experience across innovative product development and contribute to the advancement of next-generation drug-delivery technologies.