Job Description

Vacancy No

VN039

Category

Science, Research and Laboratories

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Location

Chippenham - UK

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We are seeking a dedicated and driven Scientist to join our Pharmaceutical Development team. This role exists to support the design, execution, and interpretation of experimental procedures, contributing to the development and delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will be hands-on in the lab, working to routine protocols and developing their skills as they grow within the company.




What You Will Do




As a Scientist in our team, your principal accountabilities will include:


- Performing a variety of laboratory and/or process-based activities in line with project needs.


- Leading simple protocols independently or executing standard protocols with supervision.


- Identifying problems during experimental work and raising them with your line manager or colleagues, proposing potential solutions.


- Ensuring full compliance with health & safety (H&S), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and role-specific training requirements.


- Communicating effectively with colleagues, cross-functional teams, and clients.


- Checking and analyzing experimental data, including basic statistical interpretation, ensuring compliance with quality standards.


- Contributing to method and/or process development and validation activities.


- Recording all experimental work comprehensively and supporting the writing of procedures, protocols, and technical reports in line with the Quality system.


- Training junior staff in standard procedures and laboratory techniques.


- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives focused on lab efficiency, process enhancements, and equipment optimization.




Who You Are




This role sits at the entry level of our professional job progression pathway:


- You will perform routine assignments that require a foundational understanding of scientific principles.


- You will use existing procedures to solve standard problems and receive guidance from experienced team members.


- The position is ideal for individuals early in their career with the opportunity to grow their technical competence and project contribution.


- A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry).


- Previous experience in a laboratory or process development environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.


- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and meet objectives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.


- A developing understanding of analytical methods, process development, or formulation techniques.


- Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.




What Will Put You Ahead




- Influence & Stakeholder Management: Able to give and receive feedback on processes to support team effectiveness.


- Planning: Responsible for managing your own workload aligned with team or project priorities.


- Implementation: Applies scientific skills to deliver high-quality results within deadlines.


- Scope & Scale: Shows growing independence in solving routine problems and takes accountability for personal performance under supervision.




At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.




Who We Are




Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, collaborates with industry leaders to design and manufacture drug delivery systems, medical devices and diagnostic tools that save and improve the quality of life for millions of patients annually. With our dedicated team of 6,000+ employees in 29 locations around the world, we share our customers' mindset that every product is critical to a healthcare provider and their patients somewhere in the world. Molex is a multi-sector global electronics brand owned by Koch, Inc., one of the world's largest privately held companies. Discover your potential to make a difference.




At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.




Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.