0890-23 - Research Fellow (KTP Associate) Formulation and process development scientist

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Aston Pharmacy School
Location:  Catalent Pharma Solutions, Frankland Road, Blagrove, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8RU. The Associate will be based primarily at CUK, Swindon. For 30% of the time the Associate will be working in Aston University Laboratories in central Birmingham.
Salary:  £32,000 per annum
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (26 months)
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 16 January 2024
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  0890-23
Release Date:  Tuesday 19 December 2023

This role is an exciting opportunity for candidates holding a PhD in Pharmaceutics or a related discipline. The candidate should have a strong understanding of pharmaceutical formulations and process development. Experience in characterisation of excipients, formulation of particulate systems, analytical method development, in-vitro cell line permeability assessment, manufacturing processes such as mixing and freeze drying, process design and optimisation would be an advantage.

The objective of this KTP project is to develop a formulation roadmap and integrated manufacturing process for the Zydis technology platform and to define how processing parameters influence the formulation of different drugs with poor bioavailability characteristics..

Additional Benefits 

• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 8 days bank holiday. 
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• Up to £4000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Catalent Pharma Solutions and Innovate UK. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

The Company: Catalent UK (CUK) is a subsidiary of Catalent, Inc, a publicly traded US company. It is part of the Oral & Specialty Delivery (OSD) business unit, focusing on integrated development and analytical services, offering oral drug delivery technologies for the development and commercial manufacture and supply of solid oral dosage forms.

More about the company: https://www.catalent.com/our-locations/europe/swindon-uk/  

Aston University: You will work in a project team with Prof. Afzal Mohammed, Chair in Pharmaceutics at the College of Health and Life Sciences, Dr Dan Kirby, Pharmacy Lecturer, and the Senior Management Team at Catalent UK, with the support of the IUK’s Knowledge Transfer Adviser.  

Location: You will be based predominantly at Catalent Pharma Solutions in Swindon but will undertake laboratory work at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to key clients may also be required. 

For informal enquiries about this role please contact: Prof Afzal Mohammed, [email protected]  

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

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