Technical Development Scientist

Anglian Water Services; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Generous pension

Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Family-friendly policies

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services in Huntingdon’s Central Laboratory is seeking a Technical Development Scientist (Technical Specialist) to be the go-to expert for instrumentation and methodologies. You will support equipment purchase and validation, develop analytical methods, and provide scientific support for investigations and compliance.

The role involves managing instrumentation, supporting investigations, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Confident communicator and influencer.
• Continuous improvement and learning attitude.

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Equipment validation

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

• Confident communicator and influencer

• Continuous improvement and learning attitude

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 15th September 2026