Apprentice Formulation Scientist level 3

Formulation Scientist Apprentice

Job Summary; Swindon, 18-month contract.

Catalent are currently recruiting for a Formulation Scientist Apprentice to join our New Product Development (NPD) team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while studying towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

In this role, you will support the development of new Zydis® products, assisting with formulation activities, laboratory experimentation, and batch manufacturing under supervision. You will play a key part in ensuring laboratory operations run efficiently while maintaining compliance with GMP, GLP, and company procedures.

The Role:

• Supporting feasibility and formulation development studies
• Assisting with the manufacture of GMP batches for clinical and stability studies
• Conducting laboratory experiments, product characterisation, and physical testing
• Recording and compiling experimental data for review
• Maintaining laboratory supplies, placing orders, and tracking deliveries
• Supporting shipment of materials in line with H&S procedures
• Performing routine laboratory equipment checks to ensure compliance
• Supporting cross-functional teams to meet project milestones
• Accurately recording data in notebooks, logbooks, and batch records

The Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English, Maths, and Science (Grade 4/C or above)
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Proactive, flexible approach with a willingness to learn
• Ability to manage tasks effectively and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work within a team environment
• High level of enthusiasm, drive, and accountability
• Positive mindset with a commitment to personal development
• Strong self-awareness and professionalism
• Ability to build effective working relationships

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. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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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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