Technical Development Scientist

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Pension 21%

Virtual GP

Annual leave

Life assurance

Accident cover

Family policies

Parental pay

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Development Scientist to be the go-to expert for instrumentation and methodologies within the Central Laboratory in Huntingdon.

The role reports to the Technical Development Manager and supports equipment validation, method development, and scientific investigations. You will manage laboratory instrumentation, support investigations, maintain up-to-date knowledge on analytical techniques, and ensure compliance with quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject.
• Experience in laboratory settings and with equipment/software.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and QMS.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and validate laboratory instrumentation and methodologies.
• Support investigations into instrument performance and non-conforming work.
• Maintain knowledge of instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and regulatory standards.
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing in all laboratory activities.
• Provide training and support to analytical teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-team communication

Scientific knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific subject

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Technical Development Scientist Circa £38,184 dependent on skills and experience Permanent, full time (37 hours) with flexibility for part time Huntingdon – Central Laboratory Dive into a world of opportunity and join our team! As a Quality Environment & Assurance Technical Development Scientist (Technical Specialist), you will be the ‘go to’ expert for advice on instrumentation and methodologies. Reporting to the Technical Development Manager, you will support the purchase and validation of equipment, develop methodologies, and provide scientific support for investigations and compliance. You will manage instrumentation, support investigations, maintain scientific knowledge, and champion health, safety, and wellbeing. The role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and influence across teams and with external suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and validate laboratory instrumentation and methodologies
• Support investigations into instrument performance and non-conforming work
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of instrumentation and analytical techniques
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and regulatory standards
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing in all laboratory activities
• Provide training and support to analytical teams

We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave
• Opportunity for shared parental pay
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

What does it take to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific subject
• Experience in laboratory settings and equipment/software
• Understanding of regulatory standards and QMS
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail