Research Scientist Full Time

Location: Daresbury

Location Address:

Techspace One SciTech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane

Daresbury, WA4 4FS

United Kingdom

Closing Date: 10/04/2026

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 a Research Scientist to join the Fermentation Team within the Biotechnology R&T Group. Based in the purpose-built laboratories at the Daresbury Science Park, your role will be to support the development and scale-up of Croda’s rapidly expanding Biotechnology pipeline.

Who We’re Looking For

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• PhD with experience in microbiology, biotechnology or chemical engineering discipline, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in developing scalable microbial cell culture processes, with hands‑on work in laboratory fermentations and ideally exposure to pilot‑scale or production‑scale environments.
• Technical background in strain engineering of yeast, including culture and genetic manipulation.
• You will have strong communication and networking skills.
• Hands-on experience using a wide range of microbial systems comprising of more than one bacterial and yeast processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• You will be expected to work closely with our internal production team(s) and our external toll partners to undertake efficient technology transfer to establish these processes at an industrial scale.
• You will also be expected to work closely with our commercial, IP, regulatory, application, and sales and marketing teams to ensure the processes are efficiently developed and established into commercial-scale manufacture.

What We Offer

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 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.