Pharmaceutical Engineering - KTP Associate

Join a 2-year full-time Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Anglia Ruskin University and Stansted Homogenising Systems Ltd. This UK Government-backed initiative aims to embed formulation and processing expertise, driving innovation, enhancing product development, and strengthening R&D capabilities.

About Stansted Homogenising Systems Ltd

A UK-based company, Stansted Homogenising Systems designs, manufactures, and supports high-pressure homogenisers used globally in pharmaceutical, biotech, cosmetic, food, and advanced materials sectors. Their equipment ranges from lab-scale to full production systems.

The Role

This position focuses on developing and embedding expertise in formulation and processing for high-pressure homogenisation. You’ll create scalable protocols for natural dispersions, refine nanosizing processes, and optimise pressure and duration for efficient, reliable applications. A key responsibility is evaluating scale-up efficiency to meet bulk production demands and advising customers on system optimisation. You’ll also support the development of an internationalisation model to expand into new markets.

This is a unique opportunity to engage in applied research with real-world impact. Ideal for candidates with a background in formulation science, process engineering, or related fields, the role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Location

Though employed by ARU, you’ll be based at Stansted Homogenising Systems in Harlow, Essex.

Requirements

• Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physical Chemistry, or related field
• Research experience in formulation science or pharmaceutical engineering
• Experimental work in rheology, large molecule characteristics, and modelling
• Knowledge of colloidal technology and characterisation
• Data analysis and project management skills
• Self-motivated with strong teamwork and communication abilities

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in formulation science and rheology
• Access to specialist resources and academic support
• Opportunities for further qualifications and training
• Lead the project, manage your workload, and shape its direction
• Collaborate with senior business staff and clients, seeing the real-world 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.

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