Pharmaceutical Engineering - KTP Associate
This is an exciting opportunity to work full time on a 2-year collaborative partnership between Anglia Ruskin University and Stansted Homogenising Systems Ltd, leading the delivery and embedding of formulation and processing expertise via the UK Government sponsored Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This project aims to drive innovation, enhance product development, and strengthen the company research and development capabilities, creating a lasting impact within the sector.
About Stansted Homogenising Systems Limited
Stansted Homogenising Systems Limited is a UK registered company specialising in the design, manufacture and global support of industry-leading specialist High Pressure Homogenizers. The homogenisers are primarily used in pharmaceutical,
biotech, cosmetic, food and advanced materials applications and range from laboratory scale for Research & Development purposes right through to production scale.
About the role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and embed expertise in formulation and processing related to high-pressure homogenisation applications, creating a strong knowledge base to support users in selecting optimal formulation and processing methods.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing scalable protocols for homogenisation technology in natural dispersions, ensuring efficiency and consistency across different production scales. They will also refine nanosizing processes, optimising pressure and duration to achieve more efficient, reliable, and less complex applications. A key aspect of the role involves assessing the efficiency of scaled-up equipment to meet the demands of large-scale production for bulk products, providing expertise to guide customers in optimising their processing systems. Additionally, the Research Associate will contribute to the development of an internationalisation model, supporting the company’s expansion into diverse industries and markets.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while working closely with industry partners to drive innovation, product development, and commercial impact. The role is well-suited to a researcher with expertise in formulation science, process engineering, or a related field, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to applied research.
Although you’ll be employed by ARU, you’ll be based at Stansted Homogenising Systems’ offices in Harlow, Essex.
Requirements
• Minimum first degree, in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical technology or relevant
• Research in formulation science/chemistry/ physical chemistry or relevant field
• Undertaken experimental pharmaceutical engineering research including data analysis
• Undertaken experimental work in rheology of dispersions, large molecules characteristics and knowledge of modelling
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical colloidal technology and characterisations
• Ability to critically analyse data using qualitative techniques
• Project management skills
• Self-motivated individual with strong team-working and communication skills
Benefits for the Associate
Develop Skills:
The project will present you with a unique opportunity to gain experience of research in formulation science and specifically experimental work in rheology of dispersions, large molecules characteristics and modelling.
• You’ll gain access to specialist resources and world-leading academics.
• You’ll have the opportunity to gain further qualifications and certifications, with dedicated training time and a generous training budget.
Take the Lead
• You’ll be the project lead, managing your own workload and ensuring outputs.
• You’ll direct problem-solving activities and your own learning.
• You’ll have creative freedom to suggest changes and develop the project plan.
Interact
• You’ll have continuous support from your Academic and Business Supervisors.
• You’ll work with innovative and ambitious business staff, including contact with senior management. You’ll liaise with current and new Stansted Homogenising Systems’ clients to see the real-life impact of your work.
About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the KTP programme
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are unique, three-way collaborations powering innovation. For nearly 50 years, KTPs have been helping businesses innovate for growth. They do this by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Right now, around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases (universities and other research organisations) and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs.
For further information: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships https://iuk-ktp.org.uk/
For further information or enquiries about this role please email Mohammad.najlah@aru.ac.uk or ben.hooson@aru.ac.uk.
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Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.