Scientist (Antibody Formulation Development)

Job Details

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Scientist (Antibody Formulation Development) to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis initially for 12 months.

Salary: Up to £22.40 per hour PAYE or £30.81 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Scientist (Antibody Formulation Development) Role:

• Perform laboratory-based experiments and analytical studies to support non-clinical and clinical development.
• Support pre-formulation and formulation activities, including lab set-up and technical resource coordination.
• Develop and optimise injectable formulations for monoclonal antibodies across the development lifecycle.
• Author formulation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Analyse and interpret data relating to biochemical and physical stability of antibody-derived molecules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with CMC, development, and other project teams.

Your Background:

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ laboratory experience within biopharmaceutical development.
• Strong experience in protein/antibody analysis techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, iCE, UV spectroscopy, DLS, CGE, rheology, or particle analysis.
• Experience in formulation development and/or lab automation is advantageous.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.

Company

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology now and into the future.

Location: This role is based at our client’s site in Slough.

Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Scientist (Antibody Formulation Development) role please contact the Key Accounts Team on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]. Please quote reference 180743.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Company

[Employer hidden] has over 50 years of experience supporting the sciences sector. We deliver specialist resourcing solutions across the life sciences and affiliated industries, partnering with organisations to identify, attract, and retain exceptional talent.

Our expertise spans scientific, clinical, technical, and commercial disciplines, enabling us to support innovation at every stage of development. Through a consultative and quality-driven approach, we help organisations strengthen their teams and advance the therapies and technologies that improve lives.

We are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on the scientific community through continued innovation, integrity, and long-term partnership.