Characterisation Scientist

2 weeks ago

Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom VRS Recruitment Full time
New position available for a motivated scientist to join a leading Pharmaceutical company in a challenging hands-on position


In this role, you will use your knowledge and experience to analyse key physical properties of API's and drug products using various pieces of equipment performing techniques such as laser diffraction, optical & electron microscopy, shear cell testing andmore.


  • Degree in Chemistry or related field and/or relevant industry experience
  • Practical knowledge of particle and bulk powder characterisation measurement techniques
  • Handson experience with laser diffraction, SEM, surface analysis techniques, etc
  • Familiarization with both batch and continuous drug product processing would be an advantage
  • Experience of working in a GLP environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a Scientist to join an expanding team within a well-established company. In exchange you will receive generous benefits and rewarding future career prospects.

Key words:
Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Analysis, physical properties, physical characterisation, thermal analysis, Spectroscopy, XRD, PXRD, laser diffraction, TGA, DSC, FTIR, Method development, Validation, GMP, GLP, Good Manufacturing Practice, Sandwich,Southeast, Kent, Maidstone, Canterbury, VRS8115GG

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