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Catalent

Analytical Scientist 2

CompanyCatalent
LocationSwindon, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/4/2026

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Occupation Type
Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies

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Description
Analytical Development Scientist 2

Location: Swindon

Position Information; 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.00

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a Scientist 2 to join our expanding Swindon manufacturing facility, supporting our innovative Zydis product line.

The Scientist 2 will be responsible for delivering analytical activities within the Analytical Laboratory. All work must be carried out in compliance with cGXP requirements, supporting analytical investigations, meeting project timelines, and maintaining a safe working environment.

The Role:


  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with commonly used laboratory equipment, including chemical, chromatographic, and physical evaluation techniques for pharmaceutical dosage forms.
  • Works independently on analytical testing activities, including stability batch release, clinical batch release, analytical method development, and method validation.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency projects within the Analytical team, including supporting training activities.
  • Maintains a strong understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to analytical operations, including cGMP, ICH guidelines (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q8), Pharmacopeias, and internal SOPs.
  • Understands the Product Development Cycle and Drug Delivery Technologies.
  • Supports internal and external audit readiness, including data reviews, CMC section checks, and archiving maintenance. Represents the laboratory during audits.
  • Produces well-structured technical reports, applying sound scientific principles to deliver clear, evidence-based conclusions.
  • Authors SOPs, analytical methods, stability protocols, method validation protocols, and analytical investigations.
  • Trained in quality management systems such as TrackWise, Qumas, and LIMS, including implementation of change controls and change requests.


  • The Candidate:


    • Degree (or higher) in a Chemistry-related discipline.
    • Proven experience working in a cGXP laboratory environment
    • Experience running HPLC
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.


    Why you should join Catalent:


    • Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
    • Working Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
    • Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
    • Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
    • Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
    • Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.


    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 marke
    t. 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.

    Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

    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.

    Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank yo
    u.