Scientist 1 FTC

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

Position summary; Monday – Friday 37.5 per week.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is expanding, and we’re 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. You’ll contribute to project execution, method development, and laboratory activities—all within a cGXP-compliant environment. Your work will directly support product innovation, process validation, and global product delivery.

The Role:

• Perform analytical testing with a focus on cleaning validation, as well as support for process development, stability and 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

The Candidate:

• 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

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Working Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an 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 exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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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, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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