Raw Materials Scientist 1

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) committed to helping people live better, healthier lives. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and consumer health companies to support product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With over 40 global sites and thousands of scientists and technicians, Catalent delivers billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments annually. 

At Catalent, we’re united by a common purpose: to put patients first and improve lives across the globe. As a global leader in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and consumer health solutions, we empower our partners to deliver better treatments, faster.

We’re currently recruiting for a Scientist I (Raw Materials) to join our Swindon Quality team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of our raw materials through rigorous testing and data analysis—all performed to meet cGMP standards and regulatory expectations.

The Role:

• Perform finished product QC release testing under daily supervision
• Use a broad range of analytical techniques including:
  • Balances, pH meter, UV spectroscopy, Karl Fischer titration
  • FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
  • Dissolution testing and HPLC (including degradation analysis)
• Develop basic test plans for validation projects
• Draft stability reports using generated data and protocol guidance
• Work within LIMS (for entering/checking results) and Qumas (for document control and change requests)
• Interpret written instructions correctly, maintaining minimal method deviations
• Produce high-quality data with a strong focus on “Right First Time” performance
• Independently manage day-to-day lab tasks with minimal oversight
• Accurately interpret product tracking sheets, specifications, and test methods
• Identify out-of-specification or out-of-trend results and escalate appropriately
• Collaborate with Senior Scientists on workload planning and project execution

The Candidate:

• A BSc or MSc in a scientific discipline or Equivalent experience
• Hands-on HPLC experience (strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of laboratory techniques and instrumentation
• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment
• Familiarity with GMP practices (desirable but not essential)

Why You Should Join Catalent: 

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills. 

• Bonus & Benefits – Includes an annual performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and 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. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities. 

• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking. 

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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. 

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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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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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