Lyophilisation (Freeze-Drying) Development Scientist

Lyophilisation (Freeze-Drying) Development ScientistCardiff (CF14) 20 per hour 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday Temporary (9 months initially)IntroductionAcorn by Synergie are working with a market-leading life sciences organisation who are seeking an experienced Lyophilisation Development Scientist to join a small team of scientists. This role will act as the most experienced technical contributor, providing hands-on technical leadership within the laboratory, supporting and guiding junior scientists while remaining a fully hands-on individual contributor.This role is equivalent to a mid-level scientist: expected to work independently, apply sound technical judgement, and support others day to day, but not to act as a principal scientist, people manager, or organisational technical authority.Key Duties:Independently plan and execute lyophilisation experiments at laboratory and pilot scale based on agreed project objectives.Develop, adjust and optimise lyophilisation cycles within defined technical and risk boundaries.Perform pre- and post-lyophilisation analysis using established techniques (e.g. moisture analysis, thermal analysis).Analyse experimental data, draw appropriate conclusions, and recommend next steps within agreed scope.Act as the day-to-day technical reference point.Provide practical guidance on experimental approach, data quality, and good laboratory practice.Review experimental outputs for completeness and quality where appropriate.Ensure experimental work is ..... full job details .....