Formulation Scientist

Posted Thursday 26 February 2026 at 06:00

Quotient Sciences:
Molecule to Cure. Fast.
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.

Why join us:
Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative drug products that progress quickly into clinical manufacture. As part of our formulation development team, you will support both formulation and radio labelling activities that underpin Quotient Sciences’ integrated Translational Pharmaceutics offering. Working within a regulated environment, you will help design, prepare, characterise and transfer formulations and radio labelling methods into GMP clinical manufacturing, ensuring each process is robust, compliant and ready for clinical delivery.

• Plan and conduct experiments in line with agreed schedules, ensuring accurate protocol development.
• Prepare and characterise formulations for pre‑clinical and clinical use.
• Support development and validation of radio labelling methods for clinical studies.
• Transfer formulation and radio labelling methods into GMP clinical manufacture, contributing to protocol design, validation criteria and operational parameters.
• Work in accordance with GMP, GxP guidance and all relevant regulations.
• Manage the safe storage, use and disposal of radioactive isotopes following PP SOPs and liaise with the Radiation Protection Supervisor or Deputy as required.
• Maintain clear, detailed and accurate laboratory records.
• Analyse results accurately and in line with protocols/SOPs.
• Write internal and external reports as needed.
• Communicate experimental progress to senior managers or internal project teams.
• Perform routine cleaning, housekeeping and general laboratory duties.
• Maintain confidentiality and carry out additional duties as reasonably required.

• Degree in pharmacy, chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in formulation development is desirable; knowledge of radioisotopes beneficial but not essential.
• Experience working to cGMP standards is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and high‑quality documentation skills.
• Ability to work safely, responsibly and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication and organisational ski lls.

Application Requirements

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.

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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. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.

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