Hazard Evaluation Scientist

Summary

As the Hazard Evaluation Scientist, you will be responsible for investigating and testing complete reaction profiles with respect to scale operation and establishing safety of processes and reactions.

Location:

Dudley, Northumberland, UK. Department:
Research and Development. Reference: VN1384.

• Investigate hazard profiles.
• Define critical safety parameters.
• Use of reaction calorimeters such as RC1.
• Thermal stability testing using DSC and ARC on products, intermediates and reaction mixtures.
• Specify and perform any necessary solids testing work (i.e. MIE, MIT, static chargeability, burning characterisation).
• For reactions involving gas generation, determine if additional vent size testing is required.
• Report all results and recommendations to the project team in a timely manner.
• Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

• Minimum humours degree in a relevant chemical discipline
• At least two years’ experience within an R&D role
• Operating to cGMP
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent laboratory skills

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Final date to receive applications: 24 Jul 2026