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Applications Scientist
Croda
- Goole, England, United Kingdom
- Goole, England, United Kingdom
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Location:
Cowick
Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA United Kingdom
Closing Date:
06/02/2026
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 an Applications Scientist to join our established Pharma Applications team at our Head Office, Cowick Hall in East Yorkshire to generate data on our flagship ingredients.
You will be responsible for carrying out investigations using pharmaceutical grade excipients within relevant formulation types to provide innovative solutions for challenges across a range of pharmaceutical applications. The role offers a significant level of practical work as well as interactions across most business functions from synthetic chemistry to regulatory and intellectual property to sales and marketing.
Who We’re Looking For
Educated to degree level within Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics, or a related scientific discipline
Proven experience in using technical knowledge and understanding to solve complex scientific problems
Strong laboratory skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written reports
Positive, self‑motivated individual with the ability to manage and plan your own workload, and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent team player but also able to work independently
Knowledge and experience in formulation science (especially colloid science) would be advantageous
Experience of working in the specialty chemicals or pharmaceutical industry is preferred
Familiarity with drug formulation development process
Experience in developing and running analytical testing such as HPLC is preferred
What You’ll Be Doing
Design and run experimental pharmaceutical projects
Hands‑on laboratory work: formulation, characterisation and analysis
Collaborate with colleagues on projects regionally and globally
Generate technical data to support marketing and sales
What We Offer
Defined benefit pension scheme
25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
Free lunch in on‑site restaurant
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 candidate@croda.com.
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.
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- English
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