Research Scientist

Vacancy Number: req
5547

Location: Daresbury

Location Address: Techspace One Sci Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4FS
, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 10/04/2026

We are looking for a Research Scientist to join the Fermentation Team within the Biotechnology R&T Group. Based in the purpose-built laboratories at the Daresbury Science Park, your role will be to support the development and scale‑up of Croda’s rapidly expanding Biotechnology pipeline.

• PhD with experience in microbiology, biotechnology, or chemical engineering discipline, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in developing scalable microbial cell culture processes, with hands‑on work in laboratory fermentations and ideally exposure to pilot‑scale or production‑scale environments.
• Technical background in strain engineering of yeast, including culture and genetic manipulation.
• You will have strong communication and networking skills.
• Hands‑on experience using a wide range of microbial systems comprising of more than one bacterial and yeast processes.

• You will be expected to work closely with our internal production team(s) and our external toll partners to undertake efficient technology transfer to establish these processes at an industrial scale.
• You will also be expected to work closely with our commercial, IP, regulatory, application, and sales and marketing teams to ensure the processes are efficiently developed and established into commercial‑scale manufacture.

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.