R&D Analytical Scientist

SRG; Slough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified R&D Analytical Scientist for a lab-based position in Slough. The role involves supporting multiple projects in analytical development and sample analysis. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge in protein chemistry and hands-on experience with HPLC and Electrophoresis. This is a 12-month contract with a pay rate of £18.49/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of protein chemistry.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, Electrophoresis, and GC/GC-MS.
• Recent graduates may be considered, but industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform experimental work and report findings.
• Plan and complete assigned tasks within required timeframes.
• Liaise with scientists and project leads to close out technical reviews.
• Document work in electronic lab notebooks.

Skills

Protein chemistry knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Bioengineering

Tools

HPLC

Electrophoresis

GC/GC-MS

LC-MS/MS methods

Job description

R&D Analytical Scientist

Location: Slough

Contract Length: 12 months

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Start Date: December (ASAP)

Pay Rate: £18.49/hour

About the Role

This is a fully lab-based position within the R&D Analytics team – Remote working is not available. The successful candidate will support multiple projects in a matrix organisational structure and contribute to analytical development and sample analysis in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform experimental work, analyse data, and report findings.
• Plan and complete assigned tasks within required timeframes.
• Liaise with scientists and project leads to close out technical reviews.
• Interpret data against specifications and identify trends.
• Communicate progress and escalations to Line Manager or Project Lead.
• Maintain lab operations including stock taking and ordering.
• Document work in electronic lab notebooks.
• Participate in departmental meetings and administrative tasks.

Technical Requirements

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of protein chemistry.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • HPLC (e.g., size exclusion)
  • Electrophoresis (e.g., CE SDS, icIEF)
  • GC/GC‑MS experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with LC‑MS/MS methods for Proteomics, Metabolomics, or Lipidomics is desirable.

Education & Experience

• BSc in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Bioengineering.
• Recent graduates may be considered, but industry experience is preferred.

Training & Development

A tailored training plan will be implemented upon joining, with the expectation that the candidate will begin effectively supporting Protein & Process Analytics activities within 2 months.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.