Research Scientist
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation
driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees
across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel
and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care
sectors.
We are passionate
and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and
inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to
deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Research
Scientist to join our team at Daresbury to support the development of
sustainable biotechnology-based products and downstream processes, working
across laboratory research, process development, analytical collaboration and
scale-up support activities within the Biotechnology R&T team.
Who We’re Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people are
the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where
you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
- Degree qualified in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or a related Life Sciences discipline.
- Experience working in laboratory-based biotechnology, downstream processing or bioprocess development activities.
- Ability to independently plan and execute experiments, analyse data and communicate findings clearly.
- Interest in sustainable technologies and biotechnology-enabled product development.
- Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to critically review scientific literature and apply findings to practical laboratory and process development activities.
- Willingness to learn new scientific techniques, methodologies and process technologies.
- Good organisational and documentation skills, including active participation in SHE and laboratory compliance activities.
- Positive, adaptable and solution-oriented approach, with a good sense of humour appreciated within the team.
- This is a laboratory-based, hands-on role with a strong focus on practical experimental and process development activities on site.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of
a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where
your ideas and contributions matter.
- Support the development and optimisation of downstream processes for biotechnology-derived materials and sustainable products.
- Design, perform and document laboratory experiments, including data analysis and technical interpretation.
- Work closely with fermentation, synthetic biology, analytics and application teams to support integrated product development activities.
- Contribute to process development, scale-up and technology transfer support activities.
- Participate in technical discussions, project reviews and presentation of scientific findings.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and actively support SHE and compliance requirements within the laboratory environment.
- Experience with analytical and characterisation techniques such as SDS-PAGE, ELISA, UV-Vis spectroscopy, HPLC, GC and ÄKTA-based purification systems would be considered advantageous.
What We
Offer:
Join a
global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and
leadership.
The successful
candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Access to share plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Generous parental leave
- Retail platform benefits
- Free car parking on Croda sites
Additional Information
If you require
any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues
with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the
diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing
success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on
diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of
any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital
or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under
applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable
accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs,
as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.