Senior Research Technician

Centre for Process Innovation Limited; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based research organization is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join the Colloid Science team. This role involves maintaining compliance, supporting experimental projects, and contributing to the development of formulation technologies across various sectors. The ideal candidate should have A-Level education or equivalent, possess strong technical skills, and be committed to safety standards. Benefits include up to 36 days of holiday and life assurance schemes, fostering an innovative environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday

Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience in scientific/engineering roles.
• Foundation knowledge in formulation science.
• Practical experience in technical/scientific work.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining compliance with various practices and regulations.
• Supporting planning and execution of experiments.
• Documenting technical data and methodologies.
• Calibrating and administering technical equipment.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

A-Level or equivalent qualification

HNC/Foundation Degree in a Scientific/Engineering discipline

Job description

£26,000 - £34,000 per annum - dependent on experience

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions areality. We’re ateam of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world abetter place.

Why this role is important for CPI’s work

CPI has an exciting opportunity for aSenior Research Technician to join it’s established Colloid Science team within the wider Formulation technology team, at our state of the art National Formulation Centre in Sedgefield. The successful candidate will apply scientific and engineering principles to support laboratory operations and project delivery. Working closely with senior colleagues, the individual in post will contribute to the preparation, development, testing, and analysis of innovative formulation technologies in various markets, including pharmaceuticals, agritech, coatings and home & personal care.

Some exciting projects the team have recently worked on are:

• Developing athermostable solution to transport RNA vaccines

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page :

• Maintaining compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental ( SHE ), Good Manufacturing Practice ( GMP ), Data Integrity ( DI ), quality and best practice requirements.
• Supporting senior colleagues in planning and executing experimental and pilot-scale runs, reporting results to agreed timescales.
• Presenting and formally reporting experimental conclusions and supporting data for internal peer review.
• Providing clear documentation of technical data, methodologies, calculations, and software use.
• Taking ownership of weekly workplans with managers and stakeholders, delivering to agreed schedules.
• Calibrating and administering technical equipment, ensuring safe and effective operation.
• Assisting with stock storage, SOPs, and Safety Risk Assessments.
• Acting as the first point of contact for technical areas (e.g., as a Laboratory Safety Supervisor), contributing to housekeeping and laboratory safety.

The person we are seeking

The successful candidate must be educated to A‑Level (Level 3 equivalent) (or equivalent qualification) with significant industrial experience, or HNC /Foundation Degree (Level 4 / 5 equivalent) in a Scientific/Engineering discipline and;

• Possess foundation knowledge in formulation science, with evidence of technical problem-solving.
• Have practical experience in technical/scientific work within academic or industrial environments.
• Have the ability to apply theoretical and practical methods to contribute to business activities.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly and concisely.
• Have a collaborative mindset, with evidence of knowledge sharing and network building.
• Demontrate commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards.

It would also be advantageous if the successful candidate had;

• Developing confidence in applying judgement and initiative within standard scientific/engineering practices.

Why Join Us?

At CPI , you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your work directly contributes to advancing formulation technologies. We value diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth.

What does CPI offer you?

At CPI , we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes

CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK , sponsorship may be available.