Solid State Scientist

Join Onyx Scientific as a Solid State Scientist – Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical InnovationAre you a PhD-qualified chemist with a passion for solid form development? Onyx Scientific is seeking a talented Solid State Scientist to join our world-class team, working on challenging and high-impact projects that advance medicines from discovery to commercial manufacture.At Onyx Scientific, we partner with leading academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical organisations worldwide, delivering cutting-edge services with scientific excellence and innovation at their heart. As a fast-growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), we pride ourselves on creating solutions that make a real difference to patients’ lives.In this laboratory-based role, you will:Work safely within established laboratory guidelines.Apply your expertise to complex solid form development projects.Receive full training and ongoing development in both quality control and solid form science, tailored to your experience.This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your career in a specialist field, contribute to transformative science, and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.If you are ambitious, curious, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.The RoleThe role will entail conducting research and development projects within the following areas:Polymorphism screening.Salt screening.Cocrystal screening.Pre-formulation evaluation/ solid form selection.Crystallisation development to design processes suitable for clinical manufacture within a cGMP environment at scale.The role will also involve:Collaborating with colleagues across chemistry development, process chemistry, analytical science and manufacturing to ensure seamless project delivery from lab to 50L scale.Solid form characterisation and data interpretation using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment (XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS, microscopy, NMR, HPLC, LC-MS, etc.). Contributing to client discussions, technical reports and project presentations.Ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.Ensuring standard operating procedures are followed at all times.Demonstrating good safety awareness, completion of COSHH assessments.About YouWe are looking for a driven scientist who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You will have:A PhD in Chemistry or a related field (essential).Strong problem-solving skills with the creativity to overcome scientific challenges.Excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience of solid form characterisation and development would be an advantage.Strong time management including a good understanding of project schedules, commercial direction and departmental goals.Work effectively as part of a team, showing resourcefulness and reliability.Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.What We OfferOpportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.The chance to work on diverse, high-impact client projects.A supportive, collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and recognised.BenefitsCompany eventsCycle to work schemeFree on-site parkingHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insurancePrivate medical insurance