Description:
We're looking for a Research Scientist to our team at Daresbury to support the development of sustainable biotechnology-based products using fermentation, 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, Bioprocess Engineering or a related Life Sciences discipline.
- Experience working in laboratory-based biotechnology, fermentation 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 upstream processes for biotechnology-derived materials and sustainable products.
- Design, perform and document laboratory experiments, including data analysis and technical interpretation.
- Work closely with synthetic biology, downstream processing, 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 of synthetic biology, downstream processing and analytical techniques would be an advantage.
What We Offer
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
- Generous parental leave
- Retail platform benefits
- Free car parking on Croda sites