Product Scientist

Wise Employment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Production Scientist to join a laboratory-based production team in South Yorkshire. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of £28,000 per year, alongside benefits including 25 days of holiday, a health plan, and training opportunities. The role involves manufacturing products, performing quality checks, and supporting production operations. An ideal candidate should possess a degree in a relevant scientific field and have experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Health plan

Contributory pension

Training and development

Free parking

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience required.
• Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products within a laboratory environment.
• Perform quality control checks and monitor product output.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Production Scientist

Wise Employment are looking for a Production Scientist to join a laboratory-based production team in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This amazing opportunity is a full-time permanent position, where you will earn a salary of £28,000 a year and have access to some benefits such as 25 days' holiday, a health plan, contributory pension, training and development and excellent amenities on site plus free parking.

In this position you will be required to work 40 hours a week, 8am - 5pm, however there is some flexibility, so could work 7am - 4pm or 9am to 6pm which would be discussed at interview stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture products within a laboratory environment
• Work as part of a multi-functional team supporting production across microscopy applications
• Maintain accurate production documentation and manufacturing records
• Perform quality control checks and monitor product output
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions
• Develop and improve production methods to enhance quality and yield
• Plan production schedules to ensure continuous product supply
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Complete risk and health & safety assessments
• Support laboratory upkeep, equipment maintenance, and team training
• Oversee laboratory operations when required

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience
• Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills
• Understanding of laboratory safety and SOP-driven work
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar software
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Work Environment

• Laboratory-based role with strict safety standards
• Manual handling of materials up to 10kg

If you feel this position is for you, then do not delay and apply today.