Job Description

Research Associate in Formulation Science

Role

: Research Associate in Formulation Science

Department

: School of Biomedical Sciences

Grade:

6 (33,020 - 36,654)

Responsible to

: Professor of Biomedical Innovation

Campus:

Coleraine

(Fixed term to 29th July 2026 / Full-Time)

Job Purpose:

To advance hot melt extrusion (HME) and amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) technology within the pharmaceutical sector by working closely with pharmaceutical companies to develop innovative screening, HME and analysis processes that are suitable for adoption at scale and within the pharmaceutical industry.

Closing date: 15th September 2025 at 23.30

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Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

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Job ID :

037966

Location :

Coleraine

Close Date :

15-Sep-2025