Data Control Scientist

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in Reading is seeking a Data Control Scientist to support their data team. This role involves managing data processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards while working in a hybrid model. Candidates should have experience with large datasets and strong communication skills. A competitive salary from £31,775 to £45,600 per annum is offered along with generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good experience with data flow processes.
• Background in chemistry or microbiology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive.
• Manage data flow processes for the laboratory and sampling teams.
• Develop new laboratory processes and data integration tools.

Skills

Handling and manipulating large datasets

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Scientific background in chemistry or microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

Job title Data Control Scientist Ref 40578 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Spencer House - Reading - RG2 0JN Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £31,775 to £45,600 per annum. Job grade B Closing date 03/10/2025

As a Data Control Scientist, you’ll be an integral part of the data team within our wider laboratory structure. You will support the Sample Programme Manager in auditing the programs, ensuring that our laboratory, potable, and waste sampling meet the highest standards of accreditation (ISO17025, DWTS, MCERTS).

Responsibilities

• Playing a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive.
• Managing data flow processes and guiding the direction for both the laboratory and sampling teams.
• Developing new laboratory processes and creating innovative data integration tools.
• Playing a leading role in the rollout of a new sample manager and IT infrastructure, acting as a subject matter expert for these systems, and providing training for other team members.

This role is based in Reading (RG2 6AD) on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in the office).

What you should bring to the Data Control Scientist

• A scientific background, ideally in chemistry or microbiology, would be advantageous.
• Good experience handling and manipulating large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and internal teams.
• Experience in delivering and managing multiple projects simultaneously, as this role will be working across two teams every week.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £31,775 to £45,600 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.