Scientist (Chemistry & Applications) - Sustaining

Smiths Group plc; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making the world a safer place as a Scientist in Chemistry & Applications. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge detection technologies, providing scientific expertise that supports product development and enhances performance. You'll engage with a diverse team, conducting experiments and analyzing data to contribute to innovative solutions in security and detection. With a strong emphasis on career growth and a commitment to inclusivity, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career path where your contributions truly matter. Embrace the chance to make a difference and grow in an environment that values your skills and perspectives.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Financial benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK SC Clearance is required.
• PhD in chemistry or physics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support and input for product development.
• Plan and conduct experiments to enhance product performance.
• Critically appraise experimental data and provide guidance.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Data analysis

Experimental design

Analytical instrument design

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Physics

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Ion mobility spectrometry

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Scientist (Chemistry & Applications) - Sustaining

• Full-time
• Employee Group: Permanent
• Global Region: Europe

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites, and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Be a member of the Technology team, providing scientific expertise and support covering items such as:

• Product development and support for current and future chemical, explosives, and narcotics detection products
• Instrument and experimental design
• Planning and execution of experiments
• Analysis of data
• Modelling of data
• Formulation and presentation of conclusions
• Liaison with both internal and external stakeholders, including customers and end users

Duties:

• Provide scientific support to Product Managers, potential and existing customers, and end users
• Provide scientific input to the design, build, and testing of experimental equipment
• Support scientific aspects of products and their consumables throughout their lifecycle
• Plan and conduct experimental investigations for the purposes of supporting existing products and enhancing their performance
• Critically appraise experimental data and theory and provide guidance based on interpretation of data
• Identify gaps and propose additional work
• Contribute to project planning and review activities
• Manage own time and work with a high degree of autonomy, potentially leading the work of a technician
• Provide support to off-site trials and tests
• Work in accordance with local company policies and procedures
• Provide hands-on support and up-to-date technical advice to Technical Authorities, Programme and Project Managers at testing, production, and post-production stages
• Develop an expert knowledge of Smiths Detection’s products and technologies

Qualifications:

• Due to the nature of the work you'll be doing, you'll need to be eligible for UK SC Clearance (Born in the UK, or British Citizen who has lived here longer than 10 years)
• A PhD in chemistry or physics is highly desirable
• Analytical instrument design knowledge, particularly ion mobility spectrometry, is highly desirable
• A well-documented demonstration of experimental and data analysis skills
• Proposes innovative ideas for original research
• Excellent communication skills; ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Must be a motivated and self-starting individual capable of driving themselves to succeed in project goals as part of a multi-disciplinary project team
• Able to successfully carry out projects/assignments of reasonable scope
• Suggests and contributes to determining general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
• Basic knowledge of other related disciplines
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc).