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R&D Analytical Scientist (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract) – Swindon, UK

Catalent Pharma Solutions is expanding and excited to invite a talented R&D Analytical Scientist to join our dynamic Analytical Team at our Swindon facility.

As an Analytical Scientist you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Analytical Development group, contributing to project execution, method development, and laboratory activities within a cGXP‑compliant environment. Your work will directly support product innovation, process validation, and global product delivery.

• Perform analytical testing focused on cleaning validation, process development stability, clinical batch release, and method validation.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of laboratory equipment with confidence.
• Participate in research into new technologies and analytical techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Analytical Development team.
• Apply root‑cause analysis and statistical tools to support investigations.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment, including housekeeping and safety audits.
• Ensure all work aligns with regulatory and cGXP standards.

• Degree (or higher) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Hands‑on experience in a cGXP laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of HPLC and other analytical instrumentation.

• Laboratory Experience
• Immunoassays
• Machine Learning
• Biochemistry
• Assays Research Experience
• Spectroscopy
• Research & Development
• cGMP
• Cell Culture
• Molecular Biology
• Data Analysis Skills

• Competitive Salary reflecting your experience and skills.
• Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
• Bonus & Benefits – site performance bonus, pension scheme matching up to 8%, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, ability to purchase additional leave, access to Reward Gateway discounts.
• Career Development – high‑quality training, mentoring, cross‑functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network, subscription to Linked In Learning with 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme, on‑site canteen facilities, active safety and Patient First culture, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent Location – just a two‑minute drive from J16 of the M4 with free on‑site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please send an email confirming your request, including the job number, title and location, to the designated support contact. Information will be processed by a local recruiter to ensure appropriate consideration.

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