Research Scientist

Overview

In this role you will contribute to Croda’s mission of smart science to improve lives by developing sustainable biotech products. You will work in the Biotechnology R&T team at Daresbury, combining lab research, process development and scale-up support to advance fermentation-based technologies. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated product development aligned with Croda’s 2030 Growth Strategy. This hands-on position emphasizes practical experimentation and continuous improvement within a diverse, values-driven culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise upstream biotechnology processes for biotech-derived materials and sustainable products
• Design, execute and document laboratory experiments; analyze data and interpret results
• Collaborate with synthetic biology, downstream processing, analytics and application teams
• Support process development, scale-up and technology transfer activities
• Participate in technical discussions, project reviews and presentation of findings
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure SHE/compliance in the lab
• Contribute to continuous innovation and cross-functional knowledge sharing

Key requirements

• Experience in laboratory-based biotechnology, fermentation or bioprocess development
• Ability to plan and execute experiments independently, analyze data and communicate findings
• Interest in sustainable technologies and biotechnology-enabled product development
• Strong collaborative mindset for multidisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to review literature critically and apply findings to development activities
• Willingness to learn new techniques and process technologies
• Good organisational and documentation skills, with active SHE participation
• Positive, adaptable and solution-oriented attitude

• collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• clear scientific communication
• problem-solving and adaptability
• fermentation
• upstream processes
• biotechnology

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