Scientist II

Caresoft Global Talent Solutions Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Scientist II in Wokingham. The role involves delivering RDQ activities for product development within a GMP environment. Candidates should possess strong microbiology expertise and effective communication skills. This position offers 36 hours weekly, requiring holiday work, and is paid at £28.31 per hour under umbrella terms inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP Pharmaceutical Microbiology Environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage activities.
• Experience working independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RDQ activities for new product development.
• Plan and conduct projects according to GMP requirements.
• Write technical reports analyzing results.

Skills

Food science

Technical writing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Background in science or engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Scientist II
Location: Reading Scientific Services Ltd, 2-3 Millars Business Centre Fishponds Close, Wokingham, RG41 2TZ
Rate: £28.31ph Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Start Date: 2nd October 2025 (TBC)
End Date: 5th April 2026
Hours: 36 hours per week / Thursday to Monday / 9am - 5pm (Including Bank Holidays and working over the Festive Period)

Job Description

The candidate will join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience.

What you will bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
• Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market.
• Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager.
• Prioritizing and managing activities.
• Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently.
• Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing.
• Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete project and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

• With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with client requirements, effectively communicating status and risks.
• You will plan and conduct projects in accordance with good manufacturing practice and GMP requirements and validation activities.
• You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications.

Comments/Special Instructions

• Extensive experience of GMP Microbiology background - recent experience being within the lab testing.
• Data reviewing & Validation experience preferred.
• Must be able to work Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas Period.

Experience

• Strong experience in a GMP Pharmaceutical Microbiology Environment with testing and data review responsibilities is highly required for this role.
• Will have Line Management / People Management experience - do 1:1's, etc.
• Must have a technical mind in Microbiology.
• Must have been a Line Manager of at least 1-2 people.
• This position is a Junior Team Leader Position, not a Manager/Senior Manager.

Additional Information

• This role is INSIDE IR35
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• Do not miss out on your chance of interview - APPLY NOW!
• Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!
• Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
• We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.
• No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications