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Research Scientist – Environmental Sensors & Data Systems 📍 Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) 💰 £40,000 per annum About the Company Our client is a fast-growing technology business developing innovative environmental sensor and data systems that help utilities and governments monitor and improve water quality. Their solutions span hardware, software, and data analytics, enabling real-time insights that support cleaner, safer, and more sustainable water systems. They’re known for turning cutting-edge research into real-world impact, combining science, engineering, and data intelligence to help solve critical infrastructure challenges. The Role As a Research Scientist, you’ll join a multidisciplinary R&D team working on the next generation of sensor and monitoring technology. This is a hands-on, collaborative role involving experiment design, data analysis, sensor testing, and applied research across chemistry, physics, and data science. You’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and data teams to validate new concepts, improve existing systems, and help shape new commercial products for global customers. Key Responsibilities • Design and execute laboratory and field experiments to evaluate sensor performance., • Analyse experimental and field data (small-scale and large datasets)., • Contribute to product development through applied research and quantitative analysis., • Perform statistical and coding-based analysis (Python, R, SQL)., • Support calibration model training and validation for sensor systems., • Collaborate across disciplines to develop and deploy new sensing and data technologies., • Document research findings and present results to technical and non-technical audiences. About You You’ll thrive in a collaborative R&D environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have a strong understanding of experimental design and data interpretation. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong foundation in experimental design and scientific method., • Analytical mindset with ability to perform data/statistical analysis., • Basic coding skills (Python, R, or SQL)., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • High attention to detail and quality of data., • Must possess full right to work in the UK, we cannot consider those on a work or temporary visa of any kind. Qualifications • MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering)., • Alternatively, strong applied research or instrumentation experience. Desirable • Exposure to sensor development or IoT monitoring systems., • Experience in environmental or water-quality research., • Familiarity with signal processing, electrochemistry, or fluid dynamics., • Previous industry or lab-based R&D experience. Working Environment & Benefits • Hybrid working (typically 3 days onsite)., • Flexible hours with core working time (10:00–16:00)., • 25 days holiday + bank holidays., • Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee)., • Eyecare allowance and cycle-to-work scheme., • Supportive, inclusive team culture with regular company events., • Professional development and training opportunities.

Senior Scientist – Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Mass Spectrometry Up to £45,000 + Benefits Full-time, On-site – Southampton We’re partnering with an innovative scientific organisation to find an experienced Senior Scientist with deep expertise in Mass Spectrometry to join a high-performing team based in Southampton. This role offers the chance to lead analytical strategies, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and support the development of high-quality modified nucleic acid in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. About the Role As the subject matter expert in mass spectrometry, you’ll play a central role in driving analytical method development, ensuring high standards in nucleic acid production, and mentoring junior team members. This is a hands-on role in a modern laboratory, where scientific excellence and operational efficiency go hand-in-hand. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage analytical workflows using LC-MS, UPLC-MS, HPLC, PAGE, and flash chromatography, • Act as the go-to expert for mass spectrometry, including troubleshooting and continuous improvement, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support small molecule preparation and oligonucleotide synthesis, • Maintain, calibrate, and optimise analytical instrumentation in line with internal and ISO quality standards, • Support and mentor Associate Scientists and Lab Technicians, providing technical guidance and training, • Ensure high levels of documentation accuracy and data integrity, • Uphold Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards and promote a safety-first culture, • Manage the inventory of analytical reagents and consumables, • Stay informed on emerging techniques in nucleic acid chemistry and analytical science About You We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused scientist who thrives in a collaborative lab environment and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of analytical science. You’ll ideally have: • PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related field, • Significant hands-on experience with Mass Spectrometry, ideally including Waters LC-MS systems (Waters Connect experience highly desirable), • Proven track record in high-throughput chemistry or oligonucleotide production environments, • Strong grounding in nucleic acid chemistry and experience with purification techniques, • Experience working in ISO or GMP-regulated environments, • Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff, • Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, • A proactive mindset, able to adapt and perform under pressure Salary & Benefits • Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience, • Location: On-site in Southampton, • Holidays: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Pension: 6% employer contribution, • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, • Life Assurance: 4x salary, • Other Benefits:, • Long service awards, • Reward and recognition scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 remote GP access, • Annual flu vaccinations, • Cycle to work scheme, • Gym discounts, • Discount and savings platform, • Professional membership reimbursement, • Referral incentives If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to learn more.

As a key member of the data science team at Sport Republic, you will be involved in a diverse range of analysis tasks and research projects to provide data insights to all Sport Republic clubs. This includes working on player recruitment, team and opposition performance analysis, sports science phys

The Lead Scientist (Numerical Modelling) is responsible for a portfolio of cross-functional research and product development initiatives relating to the continuous improvement and optimisation of the Silverstream System through the development and application of numerical models and modelling techni

Marine Climatologist, Air-sea interaction – National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.Salary: £29,181 – £33,558 (Band 6) • Full Time (37 hours per week) • Permanent.We are looking for an independently-minded scientist to carry out world-leading research into the drivers of air-sea exchange

Join to apply for the Research Fellow – Statistical Data Scientist role at University of Southampton Malaysia. We are seeking a Research Fellow – Statistical Data Scientist to join the Big Data in Health Group at the University of Southampton. Research Fellow – Statistical Data Scientist.

Join an incredible Data Science team led by a renowned leader in the insurance industry.Contribute to the growth and development of a top-tier team focused on data science and machine learning, with a key emphasis on marketing, customer insights, LTV, and churn prediction.Bonus, flexible work from a

Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme. Carnival UK & P&O Cruises are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. We offer hybrid work, including up to two days from home.

Principle Research Scientist (Permanent, Full Time).Marine Physics and Ocean Climate (MPOC), National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton.We are seeking a principal research scientist to joint the RAPID team on an open-ended appointment in the MPOC group at the NOC in Southampton.About the role:

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated scientist, with experience in physical oceanography and its role in climate, to carry out Lagrangian analyses of drifter trajectories (observed and modelled). You will have a PhD in physical oceanography with experience in oceanographic observa

Research Fellow – Statistical Data Scientist.We are seeking a Research Fellow – Statistical Data Scientist to join the Big Data in Health Group at the University of Southampton.The Fellow will work on a UKRI-funded project investigating how temperature extremes, such as heatwaves and cold spells

Senior GNSS & Geodesy Consultant. Senior GNSS & Geodesy Consultant (fulltime) - Salary - £48,679 - £56,792 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working. Reporting into the Lead PNT Scientist, your expertise will be required to support our positioning and geodesy consultants, research and data scient

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge health data science with direct policy and public health relevance.

As a key member of the Ports, Coastal and Offshore (PCO) team, you will influence the success of our maritime projects by contributing to outcomes which exceed our clients’ expectations. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in coastal processes, ecological restoration, and data-drive

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) has a busy, complex cardiac and congenital cardiac surgery service.

Research Fellow – Statistical Data Scientist. We are seeking a Research Fellow – Statistical Data Scientist to join the Big Data in Health Group at the University of Southampton.

Senior Scientist I - Characterisation | CMC - OxfordImmunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious d

We are expanding and are looking for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who is ready to advance their career aspirations in a supportive and collaborative environment. We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promot

Scientist - Infectious Diseases - OxfordImmunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and

Analytical / Technical Transfer Scientist.

Senior Scientist I Analytical Development - OxfordImmunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious dis

Are you passionate about advancing scientific innovation? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Development Scientist to join a world-leading research and development team specialising in mass spectrometry technologies.

Scindo is looking for a highly driven and talented research scientist to work with an exciting project at the forefront of biomanufacturing, based at Scindo's lab in central London.

Solution Designer (Commercial Scientist) Midlands-Based Permanent £35,000 - £38,000 basic Leading UK Building Solutions Provider Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for customer-focused innovation? A leading UK organisation in the building materials sector is seeking a

Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom.Principal Consultant (PC) - Data Science - DV Cleared.Principal Consultants set the vision and lead transformation.You'll define strategy, build trusted relationships with senior defence stakeholders, and lead high-performing teams delivering mission-c

Formulation Scientist (Hair Category).

Applied Data Scientist | Global Consumer Electronics Brand | Strong Salary + Bonus | Surrey (Easily commutable from London) / Hybrid. We’re partnering with a world-leading Consumer Electronics brand, hiring an Applied Data Scientist to shape the future of AI adoption and implementation across

Walker Cole International is hiring a Tech Transfer & Analytical Development Scientist join a specialist pharmaceutical organisation at their GMP-regulated R&D and manufacturing site in the UK.

Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom.Senior Consultant (SCON) - Data Science - DV Cleared.Senior Consultants are delivery leads and technical architects.You'll shape solutions, manage teams, and drive innovation across defence programmes.This role blends leadership with hands-on expertise

Research Scientist – Environmental Sensors & Data Systems. As a Research Scientist, you’ll join a multidisciplinary R&D team working on the next generation of sensor and monitoring technology.

They’re looking for a Quantum Application Scientist (PhD level) to join a focused team working on optimization problems and Hamiltonian simulation - translating complex theoretical models into real-world quantum applications.

Data Scientist / Data Analyst — Property Use-Case Modelling.

Data Scientist | Fully Remote | Health and Wellbeing. We’re hiring an Data Scientist to help build and ship ML and LLM features in a regulated environment with sensitive data.

They are looking for a Lead Data Scientist with a strong statistical methodology background to join their expanding team. As Lead Data Scientist, you will be a driving force behind the creation of new statistical methodologies. Keywords: Statistical, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Data, Scienti

Support and mentor Associate Scientists and Lab Technicians, providing technical guidance and training. We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused scientist who thrives in a collaborative lab environment and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of analytical science. Senior Scientist –

Data Scientist to join a team currently made up of analysts and Data Engineers. Collaborate with Analysts, a Data Engineer, and Project Managers, while working alongside established Data Scientists in another brand within the group.

Data Scientist – Series A Agri-BioTech Startup. Partner with wet-lab and field scientists to translate research questions into data-driven experiments. Work directly with the founding team and senior scientists on core R&D challenges.

Keywords: Research Scientist, Development Scientist, R&D, Physcis, Physicist, Engineer, SIMION, prototyping, mass spectrometry, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, MALDI, LC-MS/MS, HR-MS, QTof, capital equipment sales, analytical instruments, Cheshire, Manchester, VRS9169DT. Are you passionate about advancing scien

Research Scientist | Series A BioTech Startup | £16M+ Raised. Collaborate with computational scientists, engineers, and biologists to translate data into insight.

The Clinical Scientist supports the design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials that are part of AIRNA’s RNA editing platform. Working closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and external clinical trial site staff, the clinical scientist will ensure scientific integrity and

This position is ideal for a hands-on scientist with strong expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, or biophysics who excels at developing and validating robust, scalable imaging-based assays.

Liaising with members of the data quality, development, business analyst and data analyst/scientist teams to deliver collaborative outputs.

Job title: RF Systems Engineer / Specialist Job type: Permanent Salary: Up to £55,000 Location: National (Remote / with essential site travel).O are partnered with a growing advanced systems consultancy now seeking an.You will support an R&D initiative involving novel RF system concepts within the

Key words: Research, Analytical, Biochemistry, biochemist, Scientist, HPLC, Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Protein, Assay, Cell-based Assay, ELISA, solid dosage, biomolecules. To apply to the Senior Analytical Scientist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.

Scientist – Series B BioTech Scaleup.

Senior Data Scientist – Media - London - up to £110k. Maybe you'd like to join our team of 50 like-minded ML scientists and engineers who work with zero red tape to create practical solutions that actually work. We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist who has experience developing Machine Lea

Senior Data Scientist - Remote. They are now hiring their first Data Scientist to join a team of analysts and engineers.

Scindo is looking for a highly driven and talented research scientist to work with an exciting project at the forefront of biomanufacturing, based at Scindo's lab in central London.