Associate Formulation Scientist - 12 month industrial sandwich placement in Nottingham

Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing.

Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.

Join our Pharmaceutical Sciences Development team at Quotient Sciences as an Associate Formulation Scientist on a 12-month industrial sandwich placement. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in formulation development within a fast-paced, science-driven environment.

You will support the development and characterisation of drug formulations, contributing to projects that accelerate molecules from early development through clinical testing. This role is ideal for students seeking a sandwich placement year as part of their degree.

• Assist in pre-formulation and formulation development experiments.
• Prepare and characterise dosage forms under supervision.
• Document laboratory work in compliance with SOPs and GMP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment.

• Currently enrolled in a degree programme that includes a placement year.
• Studying a relevant subject such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Drug Delivery.
• Strong interest in formulation science and drug development.
• Ability to commit to a full-time 12-month placement starting June–September 2026.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Good computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Gain practical experience in a leading drug development organisation.
• Work alongside experienced scientists on real-world projects.
• Develop technical and professional skills in a supportive environment.

When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.

Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization.

This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.