Research Technician - Early-Stage Formulation Science in Newtown

Avantor Services provides on-site laboratory support for major pharmaceutical customers. We are seeking a Research Technician to support early-stage formulation science activities for our customer's BioPharma Development team in Cambridge. This is a hands-on laboratory role, supporting early drug development programs through formulation studies and analytical testing of novel protein medicines, enabling R&D scientists to focus on core research.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on laboratory support for early-stage formulation development of novel protein drug products.
• Perform physico-chemical and analytical testing (e.g. pH, A280, light scattering, particle analysis, chromatography, electrophoresis) in line with SOPs.
• Support formulation screening, robustness, developability, clinical in-use and lyophilisation studies, including lab-scale process activities.
• Accurately document and report data using approved systems (eLN), ensuring high standards of quality, traceability, and compliance.
• Work collaboratively while ensuring full compliance with SHE, Good Laboratory Standards, and quality requirements, managing workload to meet agreed timelines.

Qualifications

• BSc in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field.
• Understanding of protein structure and/or protein formulation.
• Experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate pipetting skills.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Customer-focused, collaborative, and able to work independently.
• Competent IT skills.

Desirable (Training Provided)

• Experience in chromatography, electrophoresis, or compendial testing.
• Exposure to automation or liquid-handling systems.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Standards.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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