Technical jobs in United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Scientific Officer looking to take the next step in a progressive and technically advanced environment?

We're recruiting for a Scientific Officer to join a specialist scientific team, supporting high-quality analytical, regulatory and technical operations within a highly controlled setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated science professional to apply their technical expertise, contribute to service development and play a key role in maintaining quality, safety and compliance standards.

As Scientific Officer, you will:

• Perform specialist scientific and analytical work in line with relevant regulatory and quality standards.
• Support the delivery of technical services, ensuring accuracy, reliability and integrity of results.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Contribute to method development, validation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with quality management systems, SOPs and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits, inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders as required.
• Assist in training and supporting junior staff where appropriate.

You will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring scientific services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standards.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A relevant scientific degree (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience working within a regulated scientific, laboratory or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and compliance frameworks.
• Experience handling scientific data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and develop standard operating procedures.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in method validation, audit participation, or working within accredited environments would be advantageous.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes for a confidential discussion.

This position may be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we may have other scientific and technical opportunities available - get in touch to find out more.