Are you ready to lead the introduction of new drug substance manufacturing technologies that move breakthrough molecules into early clinical studies? Do you see yourself setting the standards that enable safe, compliant scale up while accelerating material to patients who need it most? This role sits at the heart of our Large Scale Lab in Macclesfield, where innovative science meets disciplined manufacturing to deliver clinical trial supply with precision and pace. You will join our Early Chemical Development team, working across a diverse portfolio of small molecules and emerging modalities. As a scientific leader in our Specials and Production section, you will establish and continuously improve the business processes that enable New Product Introduction and GMP operations at scale. Your impact will be tangible: every robust process you design, every training you deliver, and every technology you implement will help transform promising science into real world medicines. In this role, you will collaborate closely with analytical, process chemistry, engineering, and quality experts, as well as external partners and regulators. You will be empowered to think differently, bring forward new ways of working, and champion the adoption of novel technologies that increase speed, compliance, and reliability across our manufacturing capability. Accountabilities Manufacturing Technology Enablement: Establish and refine new manufacturing technologies within the Large Scale Lab to deliver high quality drug substance for early clinical studies, ensuring rapid and reliable supply. Process Ownership and Compliance: Maintain end to end oversight of core business processes (New Product Introduction, Materials Management, Production Standards, Cleaning, Process Risk Assessments) so that operations remain safe, efficient, and compliant. Documentation and Controls: Own the documentation and procedures that define and control manufacturing (batch records, product labels, waste labels), ensuring clarity, traceability, and audit readiness. SHE and GMP Leadership: Ensure all Safety, Health & Environment and GMP assessments are completed with actions implemented before execution; uphold and improve standards through visible leadership in the manufacturing asset. Training and Coaching: Promote, train, coach, and mentor colleagues on business processes and best practices, building capability and consistency across teams. Regulatory Engagement: Contribute as a Subject Matter Expert during internal and external regulatory inspections, demonstrating control, compliance, and continuous improvement. Technology Scouting and Adoption: Seek out, evaluate, and implement new technologies and novel product platforms; track and interpret evolving regulations and industry trends to future prove our capabilities. Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with process chemistry, engineering, analytical sciences, and quality to integrate development learnings into scalable, GMP ready processes; align delivery to project timelines and scientific rigor. Continuous Improvement: Use risk based thinking and operational insights to optimise throughput, reduce variability, and enhance right first time performance across clinical manufacturing. Essential Skills/Experience Minimum BSc/BEng level education in a relevant discipline (for example Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering,) and a significant number of years' experience working within a CMC development and/or manufacturing organisation. Significant experience within a pharmaceutical drug substance or fine chemical manufacturing organisation. The role holder should have a thorough working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that industry standards are applied, as well as possess an understanding of other relevant developments in Industry. A strong understanding and practical experience of the principles and management of SHE and cGMP. Experience of technical supervision, coaching and mentoring or leading teams of people on scientific projects. Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and prioritisation skills. Excellent communication and strategic influencing skills across interfaces of discipline, culture and diverse individuals within our exciting department. Desirable Skills/Experience Demonstrated strong scientific leadership. Ability to analyse and interpret complex situations and provide clear strategic direction. Experience GMP Drug Substance Manufacturing for Early Clinical Study supply. Ability to think and operate across functional boundaries, challenge the status quo and seek opportunities for business improvement. Proven problem solver with in depth technical skills. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life changing medicines. In person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Join a company where curiosity meets action and science meets delivery. Here, you will collaborate with talented people across disciplines and with external partners, leveraging modern digital, data and automation tools to solve complex manufacturing challenges that directly impact patients. We bring unexpected teams together to spark ideas, value kindness alongside ambition, and back bold thinking with the resources to make it real. Your leadership in our Macclesfield campus will help turn rigorous chemistry and engineering into reliable clinical supply-advancing medicines that can change lives worldwide. Date Posted 02-Mar-2026 Closing Date 16-Mar-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to lead the introduction of new drug substance manufacturing technologies that move breakthrough molecules into early clinical studies? Do you see yourself setting the standards that enable safe, compliant scale up while accelerating material to patients who need it most? This role sits at the heart of our Large Scale Lab in Macclesfield, where innovative science meets disciplined manufacturing to deliver clinical trial supply with precision and pace. You will join our Early Chemical Development team, working across a diverse portfolio of small molecules and emerging modalities. As a scientific leader in our Specials and Production section, you will establish and continuously improve the business processes that enable New Product Introduction and GMP operations at scale. Your impact will be tangible: every robust process you design, every training you deliver, and every technology you implement will help transform promising science into real world medicines. In this role, you will collaborate closely with analytical, process chemistry, engineering, and quality experts, as well as external partners and regulators. You will be empowered to think differently, bring forward new ways of working, and champion the adoption of novel technologies that increase speed, compliance, and reliability across our manufacturing capability. Accountabilities Manufacturing Technology Enablement: Establish and refine new manufacturing technologies within the Large Scale Lab to deliver high quality drug substance for early clinical studies, ensuring rapid and reliable supply. Process Ownership and Compliance: Maintain end to end oversight of core business processes (New Product Introduction, Materials Management, Production Standards, Cleaning, Process Risk Assessments) so that operations remain safe, efficient, and compliant. Documentation and Controls: Own the documentation and procedures that define and control manufacturing (batch records, product labels, waste labels), ensuring clarity, traceability, and audit readiness. SHE and GMP Leadership: Ensure all Safety, Health & Environment and GMP assessments are completed with actions implemented before execution; uphold and improve standards through visible leadership in the manufacturing asset. Training and Coaching: Promote, train, coach, and mentor colleagues on business processes and best practices, building capability and consistency across teams. Regulatory Engagement: Contribute as a Subject Matter Expert during internal and external regulatory inspections, demonstrating control, compliance, and continuous improvement. Technology Scouting and Adoption: Seek out, evaluate, and implement new technologies and novel product platforms; track and interpret evolving regulations and industry trends to future prove our capabilities. Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with process chemistry, engineering, analytical sciences, and quality to integrate development learnings into scalable, GMP ready processes; align delivery to project timelines and scientific rigor. Continuous Improvement: Use risk based thinking and operational insights to optimise throughput, reduce variability, and enhance right first time performance across clinical manufacturing. Essential Skills/Experience Minimum BSc/BEng level education in a relevant discipline (for example Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering,) and a significant number of years' experience working within a CMC development and/or manufacturing organisation. Significant experience within a pharmaceutical drug substance or fine chemical manufacturing organisation. The role holder should have a thorough working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that industry standards are applied, as well as possess an understanding of other relevant developments in Industry. A strong understanding and practical experience of the principles and management of SHE and cGMP. Experience of technical supervision, coaching and mentoring or leading teams of people on scientific projects. Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and prioritisation skills. Excellent communication and strategic influencing skills across interfaces of discipline, culture and diverse individuals within our exciting department. Desirable Skills/Experience Demonstrated strong scientific leadership. Ability to analyse and interpret complex situations and provide clear strategic direction. Experience GMP Drug Substance Manufacturing for Early Clinical Study supply. Ability to think and operate across functional boundaries, challenge the status quo and seek opportunities for business improvement. Proven problem solver with in depth technical skills. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life changing medicines. In person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Join a company where curiosity meets action and science meets delivery. Here, you will collaborate with talented people across disciplines and with external partners, leveraging modern digital, data and automation tools to solve complex manufacturing challenges that directly impact patients. We bring unexpected teams together to spark ideas, value kindness alongside ambition, and back bold thinking with the resources to make it real. Your leadership in our Macclesfield campus will help turn rigorous chemistry and engineering into reliable clinical supply-advancing medicines that can change lives worldwide. Date Posted 02-Mar-2026 Closing Date 16-Mar-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35953 Our client, based in Saffron Walden, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic RandD team. This is a hands-on role where you will lead product development and improvement projects from concept through to production. You'll work closely with engineers, scientists, suppliers and external partners to deliver innovative solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance. Responsibilities: - Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products using SolidWorks. - Manage projects from conception to completion, including planning, costing and reporting. - Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical documentation. - Source materials and components, liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. - Conduct testing, analyse results and present findings to stakeholders. Requirements: - Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering. - Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial or RandD environments. - Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials%3B electronics experience is a plus. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently. - Proactive, detail-oriented and able to take ownership of tasks. - Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and presenting updates confidently. Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35953 Our client, based in Saffron Walden, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic RandD team. This is a hands-on role where you will lead product development and improvement projects from concept through to production. You'll work closely with engineers, scientists, suppliers and external partners to deliver innovative solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance. Responsibilities: - Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products using SolidWorks. - Manage projects from conception to completion, including planning, costing and reporting. - Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical documentation. - Source materials and components, liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. - Conduct testing, analyse results and present findings to stakeholders. Requirements: - Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering. - Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial or RandD environments. - Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials%3B electronics experience is a plus. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently. - Proactive, detail-oriented and able to take ownership of tasks. - Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and presenting updates confidently. Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Join as a Founder in Residence in Climate We're on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial domain expertise with keen interest in founding, and building a global scale, impact driven, high growth company from ground up. We are seeking applications from experienced industry, startup and/or new science or engineering based technology development professionals from anywhere in the world to work with us on the next generation of plastics recycling. You'll work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co found and spin out a new company. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre seed investment from DSV, you and your co founder(s) will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post spinout. The role is full time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin out (circa Q1 2026). The Opportunity We are building a venture to transform waste polyolefins into high value, recyclable degradable packaging materials. Our novel process produces polymers with properties comparable to polypropylene but with dramatically improved end of life characteristics, including solvolysis recyclability and environmental degradability. We are seeking a commercially focused co founder to partner with our technical founder and lead all commercial activities from company formation through Series A and beyond. This is a ground floor opportunity to shape a business addressing the urgent challenge of plastic circularity. Our Approach We are developing an electrified, contaminant tolerant process capable of transforming polyolefin waste into chemicals that will form the basis of a new materials platform. Initially, we will be focusing on developing new packaging materials to tackle the global plastic waste problem. Over time, we anticipate the technology will have applications in various other sectors. It is our hope that this technology will act as a global polyolefin sink - enabling global recovery and reuse of polyolefins. The developed materials will be simpler to recycle than current technologies, and will have environmental compatbility designed in from day one. In order for us to make our vision real we are seeking to recruit a commercially focused cofounder to support our near term commercial objectives. The Role As Commercial Co-Founder, you will own the commercial strategy and execution for the venture. Working alongside the technical founder, you will be responsible for validating market demand, building customer and supplier relationships, navigating regulatory pathways, and securing the commercial proof points required to raise successive funding rounds. This is a hands on role. In the early stages, you will personally conduct customer interviews, negotiate agreements, and build financial models. As the company grows, you will recruit and lead a commercial team. Who We're Looking For Must-Have Experience (one of the following core tracks): Previous experience in a startup or early stage company environment A track record in fundraising, grant writing, and grant management Exposure to regulatory processes for chemicals or materials, and a strong network across relevant industries such as plastics, packaging, or waste management Essential Capabilities: Lead customer discovery to identify and prioritise target markets, building relationships from initial outreach through to binding offtake agreements, and refining value proposition based on market feedback Identify and secure feedstock supply partnerships with waste management companies, and develop strategic partnerships with distributors, compounders, and brand owners Co develop and maintain techno economic models and pricing strategy with the founding team, and lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring Lead fundraising efforts with commercial due diligence materials, building investor relationships and communicating commercial progress Contribute to overall company strategy as a member of the founding team Demonstrated B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in materials, chemicals, or related industrial sectors, with a track record from cold outreach to signed agreements Strong negotiation skills, financial literacy including the ability to build and interrogate financial models, and experience fundraising from venture capital and grants Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and prioritising opportunities with scarce resources Understanding of chemicals, polymers, or materials industry dynamics Willingness to operate across strategic and administrative tasks, with resilience, strong self direction, and ability to thrive in uncertain environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility across diverse stakeholders, present to senior executives and investors, and work collaboratively with a technical co founder Ability to recruit and lead team members as the company grows, with a desire to build and scale an organisation aligned with company mission and values Valuable "Nice to Haves": Experience managing customer application testing programmes, developing go to market strategy, and assessing partnership structures including distribution, licensing, and joint development Experience building quality and customer service systems, and recruiting commercial team members Ability to scope and manage regulatory pathways, coordinate with consultants and certification bodies, and substantiate environmental claims Experience identifying and securing grant funding, and developing long term expansion strategy Familiarity with the waste market, circular economy trends in plastics, recycling value chains, and regulatory frameworks for chemicals and materials By joining DSV, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer: Access to optimised, purpose built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high impact ventures from scratch; Opportunity area specific know how from our network of Partners and Advisors; Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof of concept data; Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a fixed consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre seed investment is secured; Majority equity stake in the new company betweenyou and your co founder(s); Continuous post spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team building; Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors. About DSV Deep Science Ventures (DSV) is on a mission to create a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive. We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin out, and invest in science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder type scientists into high impact ventures. Operating in four sectors-Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation-we tackle the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Join as a Founder in Residence in Climate We're on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial domain expertise with keen interest in founding, and building a global scale, impact driven, high growth company from ground up. We are seeking applications from experienced industry, startup and/or new science or engineering based technology development professionals from anywhere in the world to work with us on the next generation of plastics recycling. You'll work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co found and spin out a new company. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre seed investment from DSV, you and your co founder(s) will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post spinout. The role is full time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin out (circa Q1 2026). The Opportunity We are building a venture to transform waste polyolefins into high value, recyclable degradable packaging materials. Our novel process produces polymers with properties comparable to polypropylene but with dramatically improved end of life characteristics, including solvolysis recyclability and environmental degradability. We are seeking a commercially focused co founder to partner with our technical founder and lead all commercial activities from company formation through Series A and beyond. This is a ground floor opportunity to shape a business addressing the urgent challenge of plastic circularity. Our Approach We are developing an electrified, contaminant tolerant process capable of transforming polyolefin waste into chemicals that will form the basis of a new materials platform. Initially, we will be focusing on developing new packaging materials to tackle the global plastic waste problem. Over time, we anticipate the technology will have applications in various other sectors. It is our hope that this technology will act as a global polyolefin sink - enabling global recovery and reuse of polyolefins. The developed materials will be simpler to recycle than current technologies, and will have environmental compatbility designed in from day one. In order for us to make our vision real we are seeking to recruit a commercially focused cofounder to support our near term commercial objectives. The Role As Commercial Co-Founder, you will own the commercial strategy and execution for the venture. Working alongside the technical founder, you will be responsible for validating market demand, building customer and supplier relationships, navigating regulatory pathways, and securing the commercial proof points required to raise successive funding rounds. This is a hands on role. In the early stages, you will personally conduct customer interviews, negotiate agreements, and build financial models. As the company grows, you will recruit and lead a commercial team. Who We're Looking For Must-Have Experience (one of the following core tracks): Previous experience in a startup or early stage company environment A track record in fundraising, grant writing, and grant management Exposure to regulatory processes for chemicals or materials, and a strong network across relevant industries such as plastics, packaging, or waste management Essential Capabilities: Lead customer discovery to identify and prioritise target markets, building relationships from initial outreach through to binding offtake agreements, and refining value proposition based on market feedback Identify and secure feedstock supply partnerships with waste management companies, and develop strategic partnerships with distributors, compounders, and brand owners Co develop and maintain techno economic models and pricing strategy with the founding team, and lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring Lead fundraising efforts with commercial due diligence materials, building investor relationships and communicating commercial progress Contribute to overall company strategy as a member of the founding team Demonstrated B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in materials, chemicals, or related industrial sectors, with a track record from cold outreach to signed agreements Strong negotiation skills, financial literacy including the ability to build and interrogate financial models, and experience fundraising from venture capital and grants Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and prioritising opportunities with scarce resources Understanding of chemicals, polymers, or materials industry dynamics Willingness to operate across strategic and administrative tasks, with resilience, strong self direction, and ability to thrive in uncertain environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility across diverse stakeholders, present to senior executives and investors, and work collaboratively with a technical co founder Ability to recruit and lead team members as the company grows, with a desire to build and scale an organisation aligned with company mission and values Valuable "Nice to Haves": Experience managing customer application testing programmes, developing go to market strategy, and assessing partnership structures including distribution, licensing, and joint development Experience building quality and customer service systems, and recruiting commercial team members Ability to scope and manage regulatory pathways, coordinate with consultants and certification bodies, and substantiate environmental claims Experience identifying and securing grant funding, and developing long term expansion strategy Familiarity with the waste market, circular economy trends in plastics, recycling value chains, and regulatory frameworks for chemicals and materials By joining DSV, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer: Access to optimised, purpose built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high impact ventures from scratch; Opportunity area specific know how from our network of Partners and Advisors; Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof of concept data; Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a fixed consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre seed investment is secured; Majority equity stake in the new company betweenyou and your co founder(s); Continuous post spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team building; Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors. About DSV Deep Science Ventures (DSV) is on a mission to create a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive. We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin out, and invest in science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder type scientists into high impact ventures. Operating in four sectors-Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation-we tackle the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
Overview Element has an opportunity for a new Director of Group Financial Reporting and Control to join our team in London. Our Director will lead the external group reporting requirements for the Element Group and be the owner of group accounting policies, including training for the broader finance function, with the responsibility for the design and operation of key controls over the financial reporting processes, and setting the group's financial reporting timetable. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the role will lead a team of 4 qualified accountants (all based in London). Key interfaces for the role include other Group Finance team(Treasury, Tax, Corporate development, FP&A), Regional CFO's, Regional GBS Directors and Business Unit finance teams. Other stakeholders are the Executive Management, Board & Audit Committee, Company Secretariat, External and Internal Audit, and regulators. Role Location: The role will be located in the Group's Head Office at Covent Garden, London. We operate a flexible and hybrid working environment with 3 days office-based working, 2 days home-working. Responsibilities External Group Financial Reporting Annual group accounts, quarterly financial reporting to lenders, and other institutions and investorsLead a monthly management consolidation process of key financial reports at group level Coordinates, directs, plans and executes the financial reporting component of the group's external audit Coordinates, directs, plans and executes the delivery of Annual report (including the Consolidated Financial Statements) All technical accounting and disclosures, including research and preparation of technical accounting memos and working with third-party consultants, as needed to support conclusions Determine the impact of upcoming and potential accounting and regulatory changes and proactively prepare the organization Own, develop and revise group accounting policies Provide ongoing technical training for the finance organisation, including the Company's foreign entities, and drive a controls-minded approach to financial reporting Lead and develop a financial reporting and controls environment Support on key projects and workstreams such as ERP/CPM implementations, M&A/Disposal related accounting integration activities, legal entity rationalisation Leadership Ability to influence and inspire across global teams Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organisational objectives Demonstrate proficiency effectively presenting complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner and facilitating meetings with senior management Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures The position requires strong collaborative, communication, and project management skills Global awareness and sensitive to multiple cultures Business Partnership Actively partners with the global finance teams to implement financial reporting requirements Work across the organisation to proactively identify, prioritise, facilitate, and lead financial reporting continuous improvement initiatives Skills / Qualifications Significant proven experience in all aspects of accounting in a service oriented environment Strong general ledger, internal and external reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and basic income tax knowledge CPA qualification or alternative qualifications may be considered (e.g.: Masters in Business Administration) depending on experience Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organisation Strong interpersonal skills and listening ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders Ability to encourage and sustain the high performance of employees and provide appropriate developmental opportunities. Must have strong IT knowledge (MS Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) Knowledge of Hyperion and or Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Overview Element has an opportunity for a new Director of Group Financial Reporting and Control to join our team in London. Our Director will lead the external group reporting requirements for the Element Group and be the owner of group accounting policies, including training for the broader finance function, with the responsibility for the design and operation of key controls over the financial reporting processes, and setting the group's financial reporting timetable. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the role will lead a team of 4 qualified accountants (all based in London). Key interfaces for the role include other Group Finance team(Treasury, Tax, Corporate development, FP&A), Regional CFO's, Regional GBS Directors and Business Unit finance teams. Other stakeholders are the Executive Management, Board & Audit Committee, Company Secretariat, External and Internal Audit, and regulators. Role Location: The role will be located in the Group's Head Office at Covent Garden, London. We operate a flexible and hybrid working environment with 3 days office-based working, 2 days home-working. Responsibilities External Group Financial Reporting Annual group accounts, quarterly financial reporting to lenders, and other institutions and investorsLead a monthly management consolidation process of key financial reports at group level Coordinates, directs, plans and executes the financial reporting component of the group's external audit Coordinates, directs, plans and executes the delivery of Annual report (including the Consolidated Financial Statements) All technical accounting and disclosures, including research and preparation of technical accounting memos and working with third-party consultants, as needed to support conclusions Determine the impact of upcoming and potential accounting and regulatory changes and proactively prepare the organization Own, develop and revise group accounting policies Provide ongoing technical training for the finance organisation, including the Company's foreign entities, and drive a controls-minded approach to financial reporting Lead and develop a financial reporting and controls environment Support on key projects and workstreams such as ERP/CPM implementations, M&A/Disposal related accounting integration activities, legal entity rationalisation Leadership Ability to influence and inspire across global teams Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organisational objectives Demonstrate proficiency effectively presenting complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner and facilitating meetings with senior management Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures The position requires strong collaborative, communication, and project management skills Global awareness and sensitive to multiple cultures Business Partnership Actively partners with the global finance teams to implement financial reporting requirements Work across the organisation to proactively identify, prioritise, facilitate, and lead financial reporting continuous improvement initiatives Skills / Qualifications Significant proven experience in all aspects of accounting in a service oriented environment Strong general ledger, internal and external reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and basic income tax knowledge CPA qualification or alternative qualifications may be considered (e.g.: Masters in Business Administration) depending on experience Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organisation Strong interpersonal skills and listening ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders Ability to encourage and sustain the high performance of employees and provide appropriate developmental opportunities. Must have strong IT knowledge (MS Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) Knowledge of Hyperion and or Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Research Scientist, Open Source Technical Safeguards London, UK About the AI Security Institute The AI Security Institute is the world's largest and best-funded team dedicated to understanding advanced AI risks and translating that knowledge into action. We're in the heart of the UK government with direct lines to No. 10 (the Prime Minister's office), and we work with frontier developers and governments globally. We're here because governments are critical for advanced AI going well, and UK AISI is uniquely positioned to mobilise them. With our resources, unique agility and international influence, this is the best place to shape both AI development and government action. Societal Resilience Societal Resilience is a multidisciplinary team that studies how advanced AI models can impact people and society. We research the prevalence and severity of high impact societal risks caused by frontier AI deployment, and develop mitigations to address these risks. Core research topics include the use of AI for assisting with criminal activities, preventing critical overreliance on insufficiently robust systems, undermining trust in information, jeopardising psychological wellbeing, or for malicious social engineering. We are interested in both immediate and medium term risks. Why this team matters One emerging risk area we are concerned with is the use of open weight models to drive risks like child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non consensual intimate imagery (NCII) generation. AISI has previously published research on methods for making open weight models more robust against malicious tampering. In this role, you'll join a strongly collaborative technical research team to help design and develop technical safeguards for open weight models that will reduce the risks of CSAM, NCII, and other risks. We do not expect this role to handle this kind of content directly. About the role This is a research scientist position focused on developing technical safeguards against tampering with open weight models. The role will focus on mitigating AI generated CSAM and NCII by targeting the real world supply chain driving harm: open weight models, adaptation artifacts (LoRAs, guides), and downstream distribution infrastructure (hosting platforms, app stores, operating systems). Our approach prioritises downstream mitigations and actors beyond frontier model developers. This role will build technical tools, protocols, and evidence that platforms and OS/app ecosystems can adopt. This work belongs inside UK government because effective mitigation requires cross agency coordination (Home Office, DSIT, Ofcom), engagement with regulated platforms under the Online Safety Act, and credible evidence to inform policy trade offs across innovation, competition, and child protection. This role will synthesize threat intelligence on how AI generated CSAM and NCII are developed, create scalable screening methodologies that platforms can realistically run, and publish best practice protocols with NGOs to raise the floor across the ecosystem. You'll work closely with engineers and domain experts across AISI, as well as external research collaborators at Home Office, Internet Watch Foundation, and Ofcom. Researchers on this team have substantial freedom to shape independent research agendas, lead collaborations, and initiate projects that push the frontier of what evaluations can reveal. Example Projects Publish a Problem Book framing the technical challenges and research directions for preventing CSAM/NCII misuse across model and hosting layers. Develop threat models for how AI generated CSAM and NCII are created and shared. Design and pilot scalable, automated screening methodologies platforms can run pre publication on uploads (topic general prototypes that avoid exposure to illegal content). Develop approaches for identifying and tracking known or novel CSAM LoRAs to enable platform blocking at upload. Co develop best practice protocols with NGOs (e.g., Thorn/IWF) for hosting, app store, and OS enforcement. This is an individual contributor role with no line management responsibilities. You will report into a senior Research Scientist overseeing our team's misuse workstream. Impact Your work will raise safety standards across hosting and distribution layers, reduce the availability of CSAM/NCII generating artifacts (e.g., LoRAs) on major platforms, inform industry protocols and possibly standards, and provide actionable evidence for government decisions. Crucially, we do not expect this role to handle NCII or CSAM material. Role Requirements We're flexible on the exact profile and expect successful candidates will meet many (but not necessarily all) of the criteria below. Depending on experience, we will consider candidates at either the RS or Senior RS level. At least 3+ years of relevant experience in applied ML, trust & safety tooling, content moderation, security engineering, or adjacent technical fields; we also welcome strong earlier career applicants (2-3 years) with demonstrated impact in open source technical work. Deep familiarity with open weight image/video models (diffusion, LoRA), model hosting ecosystems (e.g., Hugging Face, GitHub), and the limitations of pre deployment safeguards. Strong methodological rigor and creativity; able to design automated, scalable evaluations and detection methods that generalise and avoid reliance on illegal content. Strong Python and ML stack (PyTorch/JAX), data engineering, and systems skills; experience building pipelines and tooling that run at platform scale. Knowledge of fingerprinting and detection approaches (e.g., perceptual hashing, embedding based similarity, behavioural signatures), and their privacy and robustness trade offs. Excellent writing and communication for technical and policy audiences; ability to translate evidence into practical governance guidance. High agency, ethical judgment, and safe working practices for sensitive topics. Commit to work from our London office in Whitehall for parts of the week, with flexibility for remote work. We're looking for full time commitment but are open to part time arrangements. Preferred Experience collaborating with hosting platforms, app stores, OS vendors, or regulators (e.g., Ofcom) on safety by design initiatives. Familiarity with Online Safety Act requirements and platform trust & safety operations; prior work with NGOs such as IWF, Thorn, or STOPNCII.org. Expertise in diffusion models and adaptation techniques (LoRA), model evaluation, and secure tooling for sensitive domains. Experience with privacy preserving computation, metadata poor detection, and standardization efforts (RFCs, protocols). Open source contributions (tools, libraries) and evidence of leading cross sector technical projects. Example backgrounds Senior trust & safety engineer who built automated content integrity pipelines for a large platform; strong OS/Strack record; experience with model hosting ecosystems. Applied ML researcher with a PhD/postdoc in computer vision or ML safety; hands on with diffusion/LoRA; led evaluations and published tooling used by industry. Security/data engineer with 3+ years building scalable detection systems; experience in fingerprinting, hashing, and privacy preserving methods; collaborated with regulators/NGOs. What we offer Impact you couldn't have anywhere else Incredibly talented, mission driven and supportive colleagues Direct influence on how frontier AI is governed and deployed globally Work with the Prime Minister's AI Advisor and leading AI companies Opportunity to shape the first & best resourced public interest research team focused on AI security Resources & access Pre release access to multiple frontier models and ample compute Extensive operational support so you can focus on research and ship quickly Work with experts across national security, policy, AI research, and adjacent sciences If you're talented and driven, you'll own important problems early. 5 development days per year, an annual L&D budget, and travel support for conferences and external collaborations. Freedom to pursue research bets without product pressure Opportunities to publish and collaborate externally Life & family Modern central London office (cafes, food court, gym) or option to work in similar government offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Salford, or Bristol Hybrid working with opportunities for occasional remote work abroad At least 25 days' annual leave, 8 public holidays, and extra team wide breaks Generous paid parental leave (36 weeks of UK statutory leave shared between parents + 3 extra paid weeks + option for additional unpaid time) Plus: 27% government funded pension contribution on top of salary, work from home equipment and dental insurance Annual salary is benchmarked to role scope and relevant experience. Most offers land between £65,000 and £145,000 (base plus technical allowance), with 27% employer pension and other benefits on top (details on the "what we offer" section on our careers page). This role sits outside of the DDaT pay framework given the scope of this role requires in depth technical expertise in frontier AI safety, robustness and advanced AI architectures. Salary ranges Level 3 - Total Package £65,000 - £75,000 inclusive of a base salary £35,720 plus additional technical talent allowance of between £29,280 - £39,280 . click apply for full job details
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Research Scientist, Open Source Technical Safeguards London, UK About the AI Security Institute The AI Security Institute is the world's largest and best-funded team dedicated to understanding advanced AI risks and translating that knowledge into action. We're in the heart of the UK government with direct lines to No. 10 (the Prime Minister's office), and we work with frontier developers and governments globally. We're here because governments are critical for advanced AI going well, and UK AISI is uniquely positioned to mobilise them. With our resources, unique agility and international influence, this is the best place to shape both AI development and government action. Societal Resilience Societal Resilience is a multidisciplinary team that studies how advanced AI models can impact people and society. We research the prevalence and severity of high impact societal risks caused by frontier AI deployment, and develop mitigations to address these risks. Core research topics include the use of AI for assisting with criminal activities, preventing critical overreliance on insufficiently robust systems, undermining trust in information, jeopardising psychological wellbeing, or for malicious social engineering. We are interested in both immediate and medium term risks. Why this team matters One emerging risk area we are concerned with is the use of open weight models to drive risks like child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non consensual intimate imagery (NCII) generation. AISI has previously published research on methods for making open weight models more robust against malicious tampering. In this role, you'll join a strongly collaborative technical research team to help design and develop technical safeguards for open weight models that will reduce the risks of CSAM, NCII, and other risks. We do not expect this role to handle this kind of content directly. About the role This is a research scientist position focused on developing technical safeguards against tampering with open weight models. The role will focus on mitigating AI generated CSAM and NCII by targeting the real world supply chain driving harm: open weight models, adaptation artifacts (LoRAs, guides), and downstream distribution infrastructure (hosting platforms, app stores, operating systems). Our approach prioritises downstream mitigations and actors beyond frontier model developers. This role will build technical tools, protocols, and evidence that platforms and OS/app ecosystems can adopt. This work belongs inside UK government because effective mitigation requires cross agency coordination (Home Office, DSIT, Ofcom), engagement with regulated platforms under the Online Safety Act, and credible evidence to inform policy trade offs across innovation, competition, and child protection. This role will synthesize threat intelligence on how AI generated CSAM and NCII are developed, create scalable screening methodologies that platforms can realistically run, and publish best practice protocols with NGOs to raise the floor across the ecosystem. You'll work closely with engineers and domain experts across AISI, as well as external research collaborators at Home Office, Internet Watch Foundation, and Ofcom. Researchers on this team have substantial freedom to shape independent research agendas, lead collaborations, and initiate projects that push the frontier of what evaluations can reveal. Example Projects Publish a Problem Book framing the technical challenges and research directions for preventing CSAM/NCII misuse across model and hosting layers. Develop threat models for how AI generated CSAM and NCII are created and shared. Design and pilot scalable, automated screening methodologies platforms can run pre publication on uploads (topic general prototypes that avoid exposure to illegal content). Develop approaches for identifying and tracking known or novel CSAM LoRAs to enable platform blocking at upload. Co develop best practice protocols with NGOs (e.g., Thorn/IWF) for hosting, app store, and OS enforcement. This is an individual contributor role with no line management responsibilities. You will report into a senior Research Scientist overseeing our team's misuse workstream. Impact Your work will raise safety standards across hosting and distribution layers, reduce the availability of CSAM/NCII generating artifacts (e.g., LoRAs) on major platforms, inform industry protocols and possibly standards, and provide actionable evidence for government decisions. Crucially, we do not expect this role to handle NCII or CSAM material. Role Requirements We're flexible on the exact profile and expect successful candidates will meet many (but not necessarily all) of the criteria below. Depending on experience, we will consider candidates at either the RS or Senior RS level. At least 3+ years of relevant experience in applied ML, trust & safety tooling, content moderation, security engineering, or adjacent technical fields; we also welcome strong earlier career applicants (2-3 years) with demonstrated impact in open source technical work. Deep familiarity with open weight image/video models (diffusion, LoRA), model hosting ecosystems (e.g., Hugging Face, GitHub), and the limitations of pre deployment safeguards. Strong methodological rigor and creativity; able to design automated, scalable evaluations and detection methods that generalise and avoid reliance on illegal content. Strong Python and ML stack (PyTorch/JAX), data engineering, and systems skills; experience building pipelines and tooling that run at platform scale. Knowledge of fingerprinting and detection approaches (e.g., perceptual hashing, embedding based similarity, behavioural signatures), and their privacy and robustness trade offs. Excellent writing and communication for technical and policy audiences; ability to translate evidence into practical governance guidance. High agency, ethical judgment, and safe working practices for sensitive topics. Commit to work from our London office in Whitehall for parts of the week, with flexibility for remote work. We're looking for full time commitment but are open to part time arrangements. Preferred Experience collaborating with hosting platforms, app stores, OS vendors, or regulators (e.g., Ofcom) on safety by design initiatives. Familiarity with Online Safety Act requirements and platform trust & safety operations; prior work with NGOs such as IWF, Thorn, or STOPNCII.org. Expertise in diffusion models and adaptation techniques (LoRA), model evaluation, and secure tooling for sensitive domains. Experience with privacy preserving computation, metadata poor detection, and standardization efforts (RFCs, protocols). Open source contributions (tools, libraries) and evidence of leading cross sector technical projects. Example backgrounds Senior trust & safety engineer who built automated content integrity pipelines for a large platform; strong OS/Strack record; experience with model hosting ecosystems. Applied ML researcher with a PhD/postdoc in computer vision or ML safety; hands on with diffusion/LoRA; led evaluations and published tooling used by industry. Security/data engineer with 3+ years building scalable detection systems; experience in fingerprinting, hashing, and privacy preserving methods; collaborated with regulators/NGOs. What we offer Impact you couldn't have anywhere else Incredibly talented, mission driven and supportive colleagues Direct influence on how frontier AI is governed and deployed globally Work with the Prime Minister's AI Advisor and leading AI companies Opportunity to shape the first & best resourced public interest research team focused on AI security Resources & access Pre release access to multiple frontier models and ample compute Extensive operational support so you can focus on research and ship quickly Work with experts across national security, policy, AI research, and adjacent sciences If you're talented and driven, you'll own important problems early. 5 development days per year, an annual L&D budget, and travel support for conferences and external collaborations. Freedom to pursue research bets without product pressure Opportunities to publish and collaborate externally Life & family Modern central London office (cafes, food court, gym) or option to work in similar government offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Salford, or Bristol Hybrid working with opportunities for occasional remote work abroad At least 25 days' annual leave, 8 public holidays, and extra team wide breaks Generous paid parental leave (36 weeks of UK statutory leave shared between parents + 3 extra paid weeks + option for additional unpaid time) Plus: 27% government funded pension contribution on top of salary, work from home equipment and dental insurance Annual salary is benchmarked to role scope and relevant experience. Most offers land between £65,000 and £145,000 (base plus technical allowance), with 27% employer pension and other benefits on top (details on the "what we offer" section on our careers page). This role sits outside of the DDaT pay framework given the scope of this role requires in depth technical expertise in frontier AI safety, robustness and advanced AI architectures. Salary ranges Level 3 - Total Package £65,000 - £75,000 inclusive of a base salary £35,720 plus additional technical talent allowance of between £29,280 - £39,280 . click apply for full job details
Research Software Engineer - Forecast-in-a-Box Developer Salary and Grade: Grade A2 EUR 91,754 ( Bonn/Germany) / GBP 76,384 (Reading/UK) NET annual basic salary + other benefits Deadline for applications: 17/03/2026 Department: Forecasts and Services Location: Bonn, Germany or Reading, UK Contract type: STF-PS Contract Duration: 2 years up to 31 May 2028, with possibility of extensions Your role We are seeking a Research Software Engineer (A2) to contribute to the application of the Forecast-in-a-Box concept within the framework of the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative of the European Commission. Destination Earth is developing Digital Twins of the Earth system, combining high-resolution numerical and machine learning (ML) models. In this context, the Forecast-in-a-Box encapsulates a portable, reproducible and scalable environment that supports experimentation, deployment and downstream product generation for a range of ML models, delivering a fully packaged ML-based modelling chain to users. This builds on ECMWF's software stack, which also underpins Destination Earth's Digital Twin Engine. In this role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the execution workflows that enable the Forecast-in-a-Box to interface seamlessly with ECMWF's operational forecasting and post-processing pipelines. This includes ensuring robustness, scalability and performance across distributed high-performance computing and cloud environments and supporting the integration of new post-processing pipelines within the framework. Working closely with ECMWF scientists, software engineers and Digital Twin Engine developers, you will support the integration of ML models and outputs into coherent, automated workflows. You will contribute to ensuring these workflows are reproducible, maintainable, operationally viable and integrate seamlessly within the Earthkit ecosystem. The position sits in the Data Processing Services Team in the Development Section in the Forecast and Services Department. You will join a dynamic group working on AI/ML workflows, distributed computing and large-scale data processing. The team plays a central role in evolving ECMWF's operational post-processing framework and in connecting research innovation with production-grade forecasting systems. About ECMWF The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is a world leader in Numerical Weather Predictions providing high-quality data for weather forecasts and environmental monitoring. As an intergovernmental organisation, we collaborate internationally to serve our members and the wider community with global weather predictions, data and training activities that are critical to contribute to safe and thriving societies. The success of our activities depends on the funding and partnerships of the 35 Member and Co-operating States who provide the support and direction of our work. Our talented staff together with the international scientific community, and our powerful supercomputing capabilities, are the core of a 24/7 research and operational centre with a focus on medium and long-range predictions. We also hold one of the largest meteorological data archives in the world. ECMWF has also developed a strong partnership with the European Union and has been entrusted with the implementation and operation of the Destination Earth Initiative and the Climate Change and Atmosphere Monitoring Services of the Copernicus Programme and the Strengthening Early Earning in Africa (SEWA) Programme. Other areas of work include High Performance Computing and the development of digital tools that enable ECMWF to extend provision of data and products covering weather, climate, air quality, fire and flood prediction and monitoring. Our vision: The strength of a common goal Our mission: Deliver global numerical weather predictions focusing on the medium-range and monitoring of the Earth system to and with our Member States ECMWF is a multi-site organisation, with its headquarters in Reading, UK, a data centre in Bologna, Italy, and a large presence in Bonn, Germany, as a central location for our EU-related activities. ECMWF is internationally recognised as the voice of expertise in numerical weather predictions for forecasts and climate science. ECMWF is one of the entities entrusted with implementing the DestinE initiative of the European Commission, alongside ESA and EUMETSAT, and works closely with over 100 partner institutions across Europe. DestinE delivers high-resolution, configurable digital twins of the Earth system that simulate past, present and plausible future environmental conditions and enable "what-if" scenario exploration. ECMWF is responsible for the delivery of these digital twins and of the Digital Twin engine, the software infrastructure needed to power the digital twins on the European HPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) and ECMWF's supercomputers and to handle and enable access to their data via the DestinE infrastructure, as well as for a range of Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) activities. These include developments towards an ML Earth system model and a range of AI solutions that increase system interactivity and usability of digital twin data. The third phase of DestinE (June 2026 - June 2028) marks the transition of the Climate Change Adaptation and Weather-induced Extremes Digital Twins, together with the Digital Twin Engine, into sustained operations. During this phase, the focus will be on consolidating, operating, and further evolving these key elements, as well as on maturing the AI Earth-system model components and AI-based solutions developed in phase 2. The Climate DT is implemented by a partnership led by CSC, currently involving 12 leading climate institutions, supercomputing centres, national meteorological services, academia and industrial partners, through a contract procured by ECMWF. As part of a team, design, develop and contribute to the evolution of the Forecast-in-a-Box framework. Collaborate with Digital Twin Engine developers and ECMWF partners to align Forecast-in-a-Box execution workflows with DestinE standards and services. Integrate ML models and post-processing components into the Forecast-in-a-Box environment, in alignment with ECMWF's operational post-processing framework. Adapt ML modelling workflows to diverse computing environments, including resource-constrained operational settings. Develop technical documentation, reproducible examples and training materials to support knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability. Participate in technical workshops and training activities linked to DestinE and related initiatives. Contribute to ECMWF's open-source software ecosystem, including projects such as Anemoi and Earthkit. What we are looking for Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, continuous improvement approach. Initiative and ability to work collaboratively, with other ECMWF teams and external collaborators, but also able to work independently. Ability to maintain a supportive and user-focused approach. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to occasionally travel within Europe. Dedication, passion, and enthusiasm to succeed both individually and across teams of developers. Highly organised with the capacity to work on a diverse range of tasks to tight deadlines. Your profile Advanced university degree (EQ7 level or above) or equivalent professional experience in computer science or engineering, computational science, physics or natural sciences, mathematics, or a related discipline. Experience in developing and maintaining object-oriented software in Python within structured or modular frameworks. Experience collaborating with developers and end users to gather requirements, incorporate feedback and plan technical developments. Experience contributing to large-scale software projects, preferably open-source and/or involving multiple interoperable components. Experience designing or implementing machine learning workflows is an advantage. Experience in weather or climate forecasting post-processing and the handling of complex derived products is an advantage. Experience developing software for high-availability operational environments is an advantage. Competence in software engineering, preferably in Python. Demonstrated ability of programming in UNIX/Linux systems. Ability to write software in a distributed computing or scientific computing environment. Knowledge of ECMWF's open-source stack, particularly Earthkit, is an advantage. Knowledge of Machine Learning workflows and processing on GPUs is an advantage. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English; knowledge of one of the Centre's other working languages (French or German) is an advantage. If you feel that you have the relevant profile and motivation to join us but don't meet precisely all of the skills above, we still encourage you to apply! Other information Grade remuneration: The successful candidates will be recruited according to the scales of the Co-ordinated Organisations. Details of salary scales and allowances are available on the ECMWF website at . Starting date:as soon as possible. Candidates are expected to relocate to the duty station, either Bonn, Germany, or Reading, UK. As a multi-site organisation . click apply for full job details
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Research Software Engineer - Forecast-in-a-Box Developer Salary and Grade: Grade A2 EUR 91,754 ( Bonn/Germany) / GBP 76,384 (Reading/UK) NET annual basic salary + other benefits Deadline for applications: 17/03/2026 Department: Forecasts and Services Location: Bonn, Germany or Reading, UK Contract type: STF-PS Contract Duration: 2 years up to 31 May 2028, with possibility of extensions Your role We are seeking a Research Software Engineer (A2) to contribute to the application of the Forecast-in-a-Box concept within the framework of the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative of the European Commission. Destination Earth is developing Digital Twins of the Earth system, combining high-resolution numerical and machine learning (ML) models. In this context, the Forecast-in-a-Box encapsulates a portable, reproducible and scalable environment that supports experimentation, deployment and downstream product generation for a range of ML models, delivering a fully packaged ML-based modelling chain to users. This builds on ECMWF's software stack, which also underpins Destination Earth's Digital Twin Engine. In this role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the execution workflows that enable the Forecast-in-a-Box to interface seamlessly with ECMWF's operational forecasting and post-processing pipelines. This includes ensuring robustness, scalability and performance across distributed high-performance computing and cloud environments and supporting the integration of new post-processing pipelines within the framework. Working closely with ECMWF scientists, software engineers and Digital Twin Engine developers, you will support the integration of ML models and outputs into coherent, automated workflows. You will contribute to ensuring these workflows are reproducible, maintainable, operationally viable and integrate seamlessly within the Earthkit ecosystem. The position sits in the Data Processing Services Team in the Development Section in the Forecast and Services Department. You will join a dynamic group working on AI/ML workflows, distributed computing and large-scale data processing. The team plays a central role in evolving ECMWF's operational post-processing framework and in connecting research innovation with production-grade forecasting systems. About ECMWF The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is a world leader in Numerical Weather Predictions providing high-quality data for weather forecasts and environmental monitoring. As an intergovernmental organisation, we collaborate internationally to serve our members and the wider community with global weather predictions, data and training activities that are critical to contribute to safe and thriving societies. The success of our activities depends on the funding and partnerships of the 35 Member and Co-operating States who provide the support and direction of our work. Our talented staff together with the international scientific community, and our powerful supercomputing capabilities, are the core of a 24/7 research and operational centre with a focus on medium and long-range predictions. We also hold one of the largest meteorological data archives in the world. ECMWF has also developed a strong partnership with the European Union and has been entrusted with the implementation and operation of the Destination Earth Initiative and the Climate Change and Atmosphere Monitoring Services of the Copernicus Programme and the Strengthening Early Earning in Africa (SEWA) Programme. Other areas of work include High Performance Computing and the development of digital tools that enable ECMWF to extend provision of data and products covering weather, climate, air quality, fire and flood prediction and monitoring. Our vision: The strength of a common goal Our mission: Deliver global numerical weather predictions focusing on the medium-range and monitoring of the Earth system to and with our Member States ECMWF is a multi-site organisation, with its headquarters in Reading, UK, a data centre in Bologna, Italy, and a large presence in Bonn, Germany, as a central location for our EU-related activities. ECMWF is internationally recognised as the voice of expertise in numerical weather predictions for forecasts and climate science. ECMWF is one of the entities entrusted with implementing the DestinE initiative of the European Commission, alongside ESA and EUMETSAT, and works closely with over 100 partner institutions across Europe. DestinE delivers high-resolution, configurable digital twins of the Earth system that simulate past, present and plausible future environmental conditions and enable "what-if" scenario exploration. ECMWF is responsible for the delivery of these digital twins and of the Digital Twin engine, the software infrastructure needed to power the digital twins on the European HPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) and ECMWF's supercomputers and to handle and enable access to their data via the DestinE infrastructure, as well as for a range of Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) activities. These include developments towards an ML Earth system model and a range of AI solutions that increase system interactivity and usability of digital twin data. The third phase of DestinE (June 2026 - June 2028) marks the transition of the Climate Change Adaptation and Weather-induced Extremes Digital Twins, together with the Digital Twin Engine, into sustained operations. During this phase, the focus will be on consolidating, operating, and further evolving these key elements, as well as on maturing the AI Earth-system model components and AI-based solutions developed in phase 2. The Climate DT is implemented by a partnership led by CSC, currently involving 12 leading climate institutions, supercomputing centres, national meteorological services, academia and industrial partners, through a contract procured by ECMWF. As part of a team, design, develop and contribute to the evolution of the Forecast-in-a-Box framework. Collaborate with Digital Twin Engine developers and ECMWF partners to align Forecast-in-a-Box execution workflows with DestinE standards and services. Integrate ML models and post-processing components into the Forecast-in-a-Box environment, in alignment with ECMWF's operational post-processing framework. Adapt ML modelling workflows to diverse computing environments, including resource-constrained operational settings. Develop technical documentation, reproducible examples and training materials to support knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability. Participate in technical workshops and training activities linked to DestinE and related initiatives. Contribute to ECMWF's open-source software ecosystem, including projects such as Anemoi and Earthkit. What we are looking for Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, continuous improvement approach. Initiative and ability to work collaboratively, with other ECMWF teams and external collaborators, but also able to work independently. Ability to maintain a supportive and user-focused approach. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to occasionally travel within Europe. Dedication, passion, and enthusiasm to succeed both individually and across teams of developers. Highly organised with the capacity to work on a diverse range of tasks to tight deadlines. Your profile Advanced university degree (EQ7 level or above) or equivalent professional experience in computer science or engineering, computational science, physics or natural sciences, mathematics, or a related discipline. Experience in developing and maintaining object-oriented software in Python within structured or modular frameworks. Experience collaborating with developers and end users to gather requirements, incorporate feedback and plan technical developments. Experience contributing to large-scale software projects, preferably open-source and/or involving multiple interoperable components. Experience designing or implementing machine learning workflows is an advantage. Experience in weather or climate forecasting post-processing and the handling of complex derived products is an advantage. Experience developing software for high-availability operational environments is an advantage. Competence in software engineering, preferably in Python. Demonstrated ability of programming in UNIX/Linux systems. Ability to write software in a distributed computing or scientific computing environment. Knowledge of ECMWF's open-source stack, particularly Earthkit, is an advantage. Knowledge of Machine Learning workflows and processing on GPUs is an advantage. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English; knowledge of one of the Centre's other working languages (French or German) is an advantage. If you feel that you have the relevant profile and motivation to join us but don't meet precisely all of the skills above, we still encourage you to apply! Other information Grade remuneration: The successful candidates will be recruited according to the scales of the Co-ordinated Organisations. Details of salary scales and allowances are available on the ECMWF website at . Starting date:as soon as possible. Candidates are expected to relocate to the duty station, either Bonn, Germany, or Reading, UK. As a multi-site organisation . click apply for full job details
Clinical Research Radiotherapy Physicist NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Radiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 7 months (Fixed term: 7 months) Hours Part time - 33.75 hours per week Job ref 282-SB1281 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Hospital Town Sutton Salary £53,751 - £60,651 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/03/:59 Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic physicist to join the Radiotherapy Physics group at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden Hospital for a fixed term for 7 months until 30 September 2026 (at 0.9 FTE). This post will be actively engaged in research functions and also fulfil clinical roles to allow others time for research. It is therefore suitable for someone with a research background who would like to be more involved in clinical work or a clinical physicist interested in research. The Radiotherapy Department in Sutton has 5 Elekta linacs, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, a Cyberknife S7 and two Accuray Radixact units. Treatment planning is performed using the RayStation treatment planning system. We have established workflows for adaptive radiotherapy (both online and plan of the day), 4DCT, and breathhold techniques. The radiotherapy physics group consists of 40 physicists, dosimetrists and engineers and forms a substantial part of the Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research Joint Department of Physics, through which we have many active research collaborations, most notably on the MR-linac which was the first in the UK to treat patients. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist support to all aspects of the clinical, scientific and technical Radiotherapy Physics Service to Radiotherapy. The post holder will undertake research projects during dedicated time and to disseminate results and assist with the translation of research work into the clinic where appropriate. The post holder has clinical and scientific responsibilities for day-to-day essential complex treatment planning and checking and performing Quality Assurance and dosimetry and analysing results. Work closely with the Principal Physicist in all areas. Working for our organisation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification Undertake research activities associated with the adaptive and advanced Radiotherapy pathways, aligned with departmental development plans. Produce complex treatment plans. Carry out associated dosimetry calculations and verification measurements, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures. Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate. Participate in the commissioning of new radiotherapy treatment equipment, including the preparation and checking of complex beam data for treatment planning systems. Undertake both routine and complex dosimetry measurements, following procedures and/or guidelines as appropriate. Perform quality control, dosimetry and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, patient-critical treatment machines. Participate in the day to day, complex commissioning activities on new equipment installations, carefully analysing and checking measured data. Supervise the professional work of junior radiotherapy physics, trainees and dosimetrist staff working in areas or on projects being managed by the post holder. Provide practical training to physicists, medical and radiographer staff on aspects of Radiotherapy Physics, including clinical governance, ethics, audit and ISO systems. Person specification Qualifications Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in radiation Physics (or equivalent) PhD in relevant subject or equivalent specialised scientific knowledge IPEM Diploma or equivalent in Medical Physics or Medical Engineering. Registration Working towards achieving or HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist Scientific/Technical/Specialist Basic knowledge across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Practical experience in clinical radiotherapy treatment planning and in the use of dosimetry equipment in radiotherapy. Specialist training on and practical experience with a range of radiotherapy treatment & simulation/scanning equipment, including clinical applications. Demonstrable experience in radiotherapy physics research, ideally covering all aspects from conception to clinical implementation IT Able to use Excel, Word, etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information Experience in programming (e.g. in one or more of Python, C++, JAVA, R, MATLAB) Able to set up and manage the acquisition, structure and networking of information, including image transfer formats Communication Able to communicate highly complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups Proven track record of presenting scientific papers at national and international conferences and write up scientific material for publication Communication Able to train groups of other professional staff Able to deliver teaching and training on highly complex subjects Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Ionising radiation, lasers, electrical hazards The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application. All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Alex Dunlop Job title Advanced Clinical Research Physicist Email address Additional information For further details contact: Michael Thomas, Head of Radiotherapy Physics (Sutton), () or Alex Dunlop, Advanced Clinical Research Physicist, . click apply for full job details
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Clinical Research Radiotherapy Physicist NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Radiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 7 months (Fixed term: 7 months) Hours Part time - 33.75 hours per week Job ref 282-SB1281 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Hospital Town Sutton Salary £53,751 - £60,651 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/03/:59 Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic physicist to join the Radiotherapy Physics group at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden Hospital for a fixed term for 7 months until 30 September 2026 (at 0.9 FTE). This post will be actively engaged in research functions and also fulfil clinical roles to allow others time for research. It is therefore suitable for someone with a research background who would like to be more involved in clinical work or a clinical physicist interested in research. The Radiotherapy Department in Sutton has 5 Elekta linacs, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, a Cyberknife S7 and two Accuray Radixact units. Treatment planning is performed using the RayStation treatment planning system. We have established workflows for adaptive radiotherapy (both online and plan of the day), 4DCT, and breathhold techniques. The radiotherapy physics group consists of 40 physicists, dosimetrists and engineers and forms a substantial part of the Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research Joint Department of Physics, through which we have many active research collaborations, most notably on the MR-linac which was the first in the UK to treat patients. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist support to all aspects of the clinical, scientific and technical Radiotherapy Physics Service to Radiotherapy. The post holder will undertake research projects during dedicated time and to disseminate results and assist with the translation of research work into the clinic where appropriate. The post holder has clinical and scientific responsibilities for day-to-day essential complex treatment planning and checking and performing Quality Assurance and dosimetry and analysing results. Work closely with the Principal Physicist in all areas. Working for our organisation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification Undertake research activities associated with the adaptive and advanced Radiotherapy pathways, aligned with departmental development plans. Produce complex treatment plans. Carry out associated dosimetry calculations and verification measurements, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures. Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate. Participate in the commissioning of new radiotherapy treatment equipment, including the preparation and checking of complex beam data for treatment planning systems. Undertake both routine and complex dosimetry measurements, following procedures and/or guidelines as appropriate. Perform quality control, dosimetry and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, patient-critical treatment machines. Participate in the day to day, complex commissioning activities on new equipment installations, carefully analysing and checking measured data. Supervise the professional work of junior radiotherapy physics, trainees and dosimetrist staff working in areas or on projects being managed by the post holder. Provide practical training to physicists, medical and radiographer staff on aspects of Radiotherapy Physics, including clinical governance, ethics, audit and ISO systems. Person specification Qualifications Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in radiation Physics (or equivalent) PhD in relevant subject or equivalent specialised scientific knowledge IPEM Diploma or equivalent in Medical Physics or Medical Engineering. Registration Working towards achieving or HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist Scientific/Technical/Specialist Basic knowledge across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Practical experience in clinical radiotherapy treatment planning and in the use of dosimetry equipment in radiotherapy. Specialist training on and practical experience with a range of radiotherapy treatment & simulation/scanning equipment, including clinical applications. Demonstrable experience in radiotherapy physics research, ideally covering all aspects from conception to clinical implementation IT Able to use Excel, Word, etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information Experience in programming (e.g. in one or more of Python, C++, JAVA, R, MATLAB) Able to set up and manage the acquisition, structure and networking of information, including image transfer formats Communication Able to communicate highly complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups Proven track record of presenting scientific papers at national and international conferences and write up scientific material for publication Communication Able to train groups of other professional staff Able to deliver teaching and training on highly complex subjects Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Ionising radiation, lasers, electrical hazards The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application. All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Alex Dunlop Job title Advanced Clinical Research Physicist Email address Additional information For further details contact: Michael Thomas, Head of Radiotherapy Physics (Sutton), () or Alex Dunlop, Advanced Clinical Research Physicist, . click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced chemist who loves turning complex ideas into real, innovative products? Do you enjoy designing experiments, developing new materials and pushing the boundaries of polymer chemistry? Ready to play a key role in driving new product development within a fast-moving R&D environment? If this role sounds like your next move, click apply to explore this further! The Opportunity One of our key clients who are a leading chemicals manufacturer is seeking an R&D Development Chemist to support the creation and improvement of their high-performance polymer materials. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you ll contribute to new product pipelines, laboratory experimentation and the advancement of next-generation technologies. This role would suit candidates working as a Polymer Chemist, Research Chemist, Development Scientist, Materials Chemist, R&D Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Polymer Technologist, Product Development Chemist, Laboratory Scientist or Process Development Chemist. Your duties and responsibilities will be Supporting safe laboratory operations, ensuring procedures, documentation and practices meet internal and regulatory standards. Leading elements of product development projects, planning and carrying out experiments focused on polymer synthesis and material innovation. Producing and interpreting experimental data, documenting findings and providing clear recommendations through technical reports. Working with colleagues across R&D, technical, production and commercial teams to progress development projects and share technical insight. Keeping informed of new polymer technologies and identifying opportunities for improved processes, novel materials or new applications. You will have the following qualifications & experience: A degree or higher qualification in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Industrial laboratory experience, ideally involving polymer development, synthesis or advanced material testing. Strong understanding of analytical techniques, physical testing and polymer characterisation. Confident applying safe working practices, including risk assessments and chemical safety systems. Familiarity with structured experimentation, data analysis and project based working. It s great if you also have the following Experience working with polyurethane chemistry or related polymer systems Working knowledge of REACH, COSHH and chemical regulatory compliance Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced chemist who loves turning complex ideas into real, innovative products? Do you enjoy designing experiments, developing new materials and pushing the boundaries of polymer chemistry? Ready to play a key role in driving new product development within a fast-moving R&D environment? If this role sounds like your next move, click apply to explore this further! The Opportunity One of our key clients who are a leading chemicals manufacturer is seeking an R&D Development Chemist to support the creation and improvement of their high-performance polymer materials. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you ll contribute to new product pipelines, laboratory experimentation and the advancement of next-generation technologies. This role would suit candidates working as a Polymer Chemist, Research Chemist, Development Scientist, Materials Chemist, R&D Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Polymer Technologist, Product Development Chemist, Laboratory Scientist or Process Development Chemist. Your duties and responsibilities will be Supporting safe laboratory operations, ensuring procedures, documentation and practices meet internal and regulatory standards. Leading elements of product development projects, planning and carrying out experiments focused on polymer synthesis and material innovation. Producing and interpreting experimental data, documenting findings and providing clear recommendations through technical reports. Working with colleagues across R&D, technical, production and commercial teams to progress development projects and share technical insight. Keeping informed of new polymer technologies and identifying opportunities for improved processes, novel materials or new applications. You will have the following qualifications & experience: A degree or higher qualification in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Industrial laboratory experience, ideally involving polymer development, synthesis or advanced material testing. Strong understanding of analytical techniques, physical testing and polymer characterisation. Confident applying safe working practices, including risk assessments and chemical safety systems. Familiarity with structured experimentation, data analysis and project based working. It s great if you also have the following Experience working with polyurethane chemistry or related polymer systems Working knowledge of REACH, COSHH and chemical regulatory compliance Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Location: Glasgow or London (King's Cross) Workstyle: Hybrid Reports to: CTO About Chemify Chemify is revolutionising chemistry. We are creating a future where the synthesis of previously unimaginable molecules, drugs, and materials is instantly accessible. By combining AI, robotics, and the world's largest continually expanding database of chemical programs, we are accelerating chemical discovery to improve quality of life and extend the reach of humanity. Our newly opened Chemifarm facility in Glasgow operates a growing fleet of advanced robotic systems that automate synthesis, optimisation, and library generation. As we scale up to globally distributed facilities, we are undertaking a foundational transformation of data integrates and scales across our platform. The Role We are looking for a Principal Data Architect to design and lead the evolution of Chemify's data architecture into a performant, distributed, well-governed, and enterprise-ready data ecosystem. Your mission is to define & implement how data flows across our platforms, how it is stored, synchronized, governed, and shared, both within Chemify and with external partners while complying with contractual, regulatory, and security constraints. This is a foundational role: your decisions will shape how Chemify scales from a single Chemifarm to a global network of automated laboratories that can safely collaborate with Enterprise customers and research partners. If you enjoy problem solving complex technical challenges that blend system Architecture, Data engineering and Distributed systems, are a natural communicator and are energized by working closely with scientists using cutting edge technologies, then we'd love to welcome you to our team. Key Responsibilities Define the enterprise data architecture for scientific and operational data to ensure it is "ML-ready" from the moment of ingestion. Establish a Data Lakehouse architecture on AWS to manage the massive scale of raw, unstructured "dark data" from robotic sensors (spectra, video, logs, etc.). Lead the strategic design and implementation of a unified chemical data fabric that integrates molecular structures, retrosynthetic reaction networks, and high-frequency robotic telemetry. You will be responsible for architecting a versioned Feature Store that standardizes chemical ontologies and pre-computed molecular descriptors, ensuring a seamless, high-fidelity data loop between robotic laboratory execution and AI-driven discovery engines. Advanced Relational & Semantic Modeling Architect Graph Data Models representing complex chemical reaction networks, optimized for synthesis AI and automated manufacturing planning. Lead the development of Foundational Semantic Ontologies that allow AI models to reason across disparate chemical data types. Design Vector Database integrations (e.g., pgvector, Pinecone) to facilitate similarity searches across billions of chemical entities. Industrial Telemetry & Edge Synchronization Architect the ingestion of high-frequency robot and sensor telemetry using MQTT/Streaming patterns, ensuring zero loss of "negative data" (failed experiments) critical for model training. Design a globally distributed data system that synchronizes local lab "Edge" data with global AI training clusters while maintaining consistency guarantees. Governance & Enterprise Readiness Own the data governance framework, specifically defining Data Tenancy and Partitioning models for Fortune 500 clients to ensure strict IP isolation. Architect secure, compliant Data Sharing patterns for external research partners, translating legal/contractual constraints into technical controls. Drive the data architecture roadmap toward SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness, focusing on auditability and access control for training data. About You You are an experienced Architect (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent) with strong Python expertise in production data. You have a natural curiosity for complex scientific domains and thrive on creating lasting value through building modern data engineering solutions. We expect you to bring BSc or equivalent experience, preferably in a Data Engineering-related field. 8+ years commercial Data Architect & python experience. Deep experience with PostgreSQL, ideally in AWS RDS. Proven experience designing high-throughput telemetry / IoT / industrial data systems generating very large volumes of time-series data. Hands on understanding of stream ingestion patterns (MQTT). Experience with graph or Vector databases (Neo4j, Pinecone, pgvector) and modelling complex, highly relational domains. Proven experience designing distributed data systems across multiple services, teams, or locations. Demonstrable experience building impactful solutions with: Data governance frameworks Data tenancy and segregation models Data consistency and replication patterns Secure data sharing between organizations Beneficial Skills Prior involvement in SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance programmes, particularly from a data architecture perspective. Exposure to scientific, chemical, or manufacturing data environments. Familiarity with modern data stack components (e.g., data lakes, streaming, or batch/real-time pipelines). Chemistry or AI Drug Discovery domain knowledge is a real differentiator for us Why Join Chemify? Impact You will help build the infrastructure that enables digital chemistry at scale - accelerating discovery, improving reproducibility, and unlocking new possibilities in science and medicine. Autonomy Reporting directly to the CTO, you will have meaningful influence over the technical direction and data strategy of a Series B deep tech rocket ship. Ambition We are scaling rapidly, investing in world class infrastructure, and tackling problems that sit at the frontier of robotics, AI, and chemistry. You will have the resources and mandate to build the right foundations for the future. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Location: Glasgow or London (King's Cross) Workstyle: Hybrid Reports to: CTO About Chemify Chemify is revolutionising chemistry. We are creating a future where the synthesis of previously unimaginable molecules, drugs, and materials is instantly accessible. By combining AI, robotics, and the world's largest continually expanding database of chemical programs, we are accelerating chemical discovery to improve quality of life and extend the reach of humanity. Our newly opened Chemifarm facility in Glasgow operates a growing fleet of advanced robotic systems that automate synthesis, optimisation, and library generation. As we scale up to globally distributed facilities, we are undertaking a foundational transformation of data integrates and scales across our platform. The Role We are looking for a Principal Data Architect to design and lead the evolution of Chemify's data architecture into a performant, distributed, well-governed, and enterprise-ready data ecosystem. Your mission is to define & implement how data flows across our platforms, how it is stored, synchronized, governed, and shared, both within Chemify and with external partners while complying with contractual, regulatory, and security constraints. This is a foundational role: your decisions will shape how Chemify scales from a single Chemifarm to a global network of automated laboratories that can safely collaborate with Enterprise customers and research partners. If you enjoy problem solving complex technical challenges that blend system Architecture, Data engineering and Distributed systems, are a natural communicator and are energized by working closely with scientists using cutting edge technologies, then we'd love to welcome you to our team. Key Responsibilities Define the enterprise data architecture for scientific and operational data to ensure it is "ML-ready" from the moment of ingestion. Establish a Data Lakehouse architecture on AWS to manage the massive scale of raw, unstructured "dark data" from robotic sensors (spectra, video, logs, etc.). Lead the strategic design and implementation of a unified chemical data fabric that integrates molecular structures, retrosynthetic reaction networks, and high-frequency robotic telemetry. You will be responsible for architecting a versioned Feature Store that standardizes chemical ontologies and pre-computed molecular descriptors, ensuring a seamless, high-fidelity data loop between robotic laboratory execution and AI-driven discovery engines. Advanced Relational & Semantic Modeling Architect Graph Data Models representing complex chemical reaction networks, optimized for synthesis AI and automated manufacturing planning. Lead the development of Foundational Semantic Ontologies that allow AI models to reason across disparate chemical data types. Design Vector Database integrations (e.g., pgvector, Pinecone) to facilitate similarity searches across billions of chemical entities. Industrial Telemetry & Edge Synchronization Architect the ingestion of high-frequency robot and sensor telemetry using MQTT/Streaming patterns, ensuring zero loss of "negative data" (failed experiments) critical for model training. Design a globally distributed data system that synchronizes local lab "Edge" data with global AI training clusters while maintaining consistency guarantees. Governance & Enterprise Readiness Own the data governance framework, specifically defining Data Tenancy and Partitioning models for Fortune 500 clients to ensure strict IP isolation. Architect secure, compliant Data Sharing patterns for external research partners, translating legal/contractual constraints into technical controls. Drive the data architecture roadmap toward SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness, focusing on auditability and access control for training data. About You You are an experienced Architect (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent) with strong Python expertise in production data. You have a natural curiosity for complex scientific domains and thrive on creating lasting value through building modern data engineering solutions. We expect you to bring BSc or equivalent experience, preferably in a Data Engineering-related field. 8+ years commercial Data Architect & python experience. Deep experience with PostgreSQL, ideally in AWS RDS. Proven experience designing high-throughput telemetry / IoT / industrial data systems generating very large volumes of time-series data. Hands on understanding of stream ingestion patterns (MQTT). Experience with graph or Vector databases (Neo4j, Pinecone, pgvector) and modelling complex, highly relational domains. Proven experience designing distributed data systems across multiple services, teams, or locations. Demonstrable experience building impactful solutions with: Data governance frameworks Data tenancy and segregation models Data consistency and replication patterns Secure data sharing between organizations Beneficial Skills Prior involvement in SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance programmes, particularly from a data architecture perspective. Exposure to scientific, chemical, or manufacturing data environments. Familiarity with modern data stack components (e.g., data lakes, streaming, or batch/real-time pipelines). Chemistry or AI Drug Discovery domain knowledge is a real differentiator for us Why Join Chemify? Impact You will help build the infrastructure that enables digital chemistry at scale - accelerating discovery, improving reproducibility, and unlocking new possibilities in science and medicine. Autonomy Reporting directly to the CTO, you will have meaningful influence over the technical direction and data strategy of a Series B deep tech rocket ship. Ambition We are scaling rapidly, investing in world class infrastructure, and tackling problems that sit at the frontier of robotics, AI, and chemistry. You will have the resources and mandate to build the right foundations for the future. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Orbital uses AI to build data center hardware that outperforms the competition. Our AI simulates materials at the atomic level, tests millions of hardware configurations in the time traditional methods test hundreds and finds optimal designs - not just good ones. The result is shipped hardware with specs incumbents can't match: 1 MW/rack, PUE Every deployment generates field data that improves our AI models. Better models produce better hardware. Better hardware enables more capable AI. The loop is already closed and tightening with each build cycle. We are not just beneficiaries of AI progress, we are a lever on its rate. Data Centers are where we start, because the market is urgent and the specs are demanding. But the AI-accelerated development process we've built - materials discovery, hardware design, manufacturing optimization - applies to any complex physical system. Data Centers are the proof point, not the ceiling. We have sites in London, Canada and the USA, building teams across ML research, Product development, Mechanical engineering, and Chemical engineering. If you want to work where AI meets atoms, we'd like to hear from you. As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Orbital, you will architect cutting-edge AI systems for the multi-scale design of physical technologies. When we say multi-scale, we mean it: we build world-class foundation models for simulating both the microscopic motion of atoms and the macroscopic flow of liquids in 1GW data centers. We then co-design across these different scales using the ingenuity of our scientists and engineers, augmented with best-in-class domain agents. In this role you will set exceptionally high technical standards and drive projects from prototype through to production deployment. First and foremost, we want to work with someone with a love of craftsmanship, continual learning, and building systems that scale. We also value low ego, and a genuine passion for using AI to solve major global industrial technology challenges. Key Responsibilities Set the technical bar and ensure engineering excellence Establish and maintain exceptionally high standards for code quality, system architecture and ML research and engineering practices through hands on coding and technical review Design robust, well engineered systems that others can build upon, balancing research velocity with production requirements Drive technical decisions on model selection, training approaches and deployment strategies Deliver high impact AI projects across diverse domains Develop and deploy AI solutions across the entire technology development pipeline- computational chemistry simulations, agentic workflows and beyond Rapidly upskill in new technical areas through close collaboration with domain experts (no prior chemistry or materials experience required) Demonstrate strong implementation skills through hands on development, contributing significantly to the codebase Balance research rigour with pragmatic engineering to deliver production ready systems at scale Push the frontier of ML research Design and implement novel ML architectures for complex scientific domains, with work that meets publication standards at top tier conferences Drive research projects from conception through to deployment, showing initiative and technical depth Engage continuously with the latest ML literature, staying current with developments in foundation models, generative AI and scientific machine learning What We're Looking For ONE of: 5+ years of professional experience in ML/AI research or engineering. A relevant PhD + 2 years of professional experience in ML/AI research or engineering. Proven experience training, evaluating and productionising AI models at scale, with deep understanding of the full ML lifecycle from research to deployment Strong engineering fundamentals with the ability to write high-quality, maintainable code and architect robust systems A strong ability to reason about algorithms, system design, linear algebra, probabilistic concepts and ML engineering trade offs An ability to debug complex machine learning systems through meticulous attention to detail, testing of edge cases and carefully selected ablations A genuine interest in building AI systems that enable breakthrough scientific and industrial applications Upon reading Hamming's You and Your Research, you resonate with quotes such as: "Yes, I would like to do first class work" "You should do your job in such a fashion that others can build on top of it, so they will indeed say, 'Yes, I've stood on so and so's shoulders and I saw further.'" "Instead of attacking isolated problems, I made the resolution that I would never again solve an isolated problem except as characteristic of a class" Bonus Experience with physics informed or chemistry focused AI applications. Experience building or fine tuning large language models. Experience with agent based systems, tool use or agentic workflows. Contributions to open source ML projects or published research. Orbital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Orbital uses AI to build data center hardware that outperforms the competition. Our AI simulates materials at the atomic level, tests millions of hardware configurations in the time traditional methods test hundreds and finds optimal designs - not just good ones. The result is shipped hardware with specs incumbents can't match: 1 MW/rack, PUE Every deployment generates field data that improves our AI models. Better models produce better hardware. Better hardware enables more capable AI. The loop is already closed and tightening with each build cycle. We are not just beneficiaries of AI progress, we are a lever on its rate. Data Centers are where we start, because the market is urgent and the specs are demanding. But the AI-accelerated development process we've built - materials discovery, hardware design, manufacturing optimization - applies to any complex physical system. Data Centers are the proof point, not the ceiling. We have sites in London, Canada and the USA, building teams across ML research, Product development, Mechanical engineering, and Chemical engineering. If you want to work where AI meets atoms, we'd like to hear from you. As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Orbital, you will architect cutting-edge AI systems for the multi-scale design of physical technologies. When we say multi-scale, we mean it: we build world-class foundation models for simulating both the microscopic motion of atoms and the macroscopic flow of liquids in 1GW data centers. We then co-design across these different scales using the ingenuity of our scientists and engineers, augmented with best-in-class domain agents. In this role you will set exceptionally high technical standards and drive projects from prototype through to production deployment. First and foremost, we want to work with someone with a love of craftsmanship, continual learning, and building systems that scale. We also value low ego, and a genuine passion for using AI to solve major global industrial technology challenges. Key Responsibilities Set the technical bar and ensure engineering excellence Establish and maintain exceptionally high standards for code quality, system architecture and ML research and engineering practices through hands on coding and technical review Design robust, well engineered systems that others can build upon, balancing research velocity with production requirements Drive technical decisions on model selection, training approaches and deployment strategies Deliver high impact AI projects across diverse domains Develop and deploy AI solutions across the entire technology development pipeline- computational chemistry simulations, agentic workflows and beyond Rapidly upskill in new technical areas through close collaboration with domain experts (no prior chemistry or materials experience required) Demonstrate strong implementation skills through hands on development, contributing significantly to the codebase Balance research rigour with pragmatic engineering to deliver production ready systems at scale Push the frontier of ML research Design and implement novel ML architectures for complex scientific domains, with work that meets publication standards at top tier conferences Drive research projects from conception through to deployment, showing initiative and technical depth Engage continuously with the latest ML literature, staying current with developments in foundation models, generative AI and scientific machine learning What We're Looking For ONE of: 5+ years of professional experience in ML/AI research or engineering. A relevant PhD + 2 years of professional experience in ML/AI research or engineering. Proven experience training, evaluating and productionising AI models at scale, with deep understanding of the full ML lifecycle from research to deployment Strong engineering fundamentals with the ability to write high-quality, maintainable code and architect robust systems A strong ability to reason about algorithms, system design, linear algebra, probabilistic concepts and ML engineering trade offs An ability to debug complex machine learning systems through meticulous attention to detail, testing of edge cases and carefully selected ablations A genuine interest in building AI systems that enable breakthrough scientific and industrial applications Upon reading Hamming's You and Your Research, you resonate with quotes such as: "Yes, I would like to do first class work" "You should do your job in such a fashion that others can build on top of it, so they will indeed say, 'Yes, I've stood on so and so's shoulders and I saw further.'" "Instead of attacking isolated problems, I made the resolution that I would never again solve an isolated problem except as characteristic of a class" Bonus Experience with physics informed or chemistry focused AI applications. Experience building or fine tuning large language models. Experience with agent based systems, tool use or agentic workflows. Contributions to open source ML projects or published research. Orbital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Title: Senior Digital Technologist Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Up to 52,000 per annum (Depending on experience) Location: Northeast England (Hybrid role) We are working with a highly innovative organisation tasked to bring the UK to the forefront of innovation. This role sits within the Digital and Automation team and we are looking for a technical leader at the intersection of domain science and data science who has strong experience of developing Collaborative Research and Development (CR&D) bids. This experience will be vital to support the business in solving complex problems in the formulation industries including pharmaceuticals, batteries, sustainability, nanotherapeutics, home and personal care, and food and feed. Using your background, you will, actively, and successfully, lead initiatives related to business development and collaborative research funding of which prior experience is an imperative. The Role: To plan, undertake, and lead digital projects. To drive business and project growth using our digital capabilities. To partner with relevant functions of the organisation, the automation team and other formulation teams, to build, advance and make digital capabilities available within the organisation. Predictive Modelling & Machine Learning:Applying techniques such as model predictive control, PCA, clustering, PLS, and neural networks to optimize formulation development and predict material properties. Soft Sensors & Real-Time Process Analytics: Developing soft sensors and edge-sensing solutions to monitor particle size, viscosity, and other critical inline measurements for smarter, data-driven manufacturing. Data Automation, Scripting & Visualization: Leveraging automated data processing, scripting, and interactive visualization to uncover insights, streamline workflows, and support sustainability goals. Design of Experiments & Bayesian Optimization: Implementing Bayesian and state-of-the-art approaches to maximize experiment efficiency and accelerate material and process development. Materials Informatics & AI-Assisted Formulation: Using clustering, correlation analysis, and AI to identify best candidates for new materials, predict stability, and guide formulation decisions. Robotic Lab Automation: Designing intelligent robotic workflows that combine cobot programming with machine vision and data-driven models to automate laboratory actions, enhance process monitoring, and support real-time decision-making. Knowledge Management & Enterprise Systems: Developing ontologies, knowledge graphs, and robust database/version control systems to support reproducible research and enterprise-scale data integration. Required experience: Educated to a minimum of a foundation degree (or equivalent) in a Scientific/Mathematical/Engineering discipline, with industrial/academic experience at a senior level. Significant, technical expertise in data science and evidence of complex technical problem-solving where it is necessary to use own initiative and judgement. Hold significant knowledge and experience of coding languages typically used for data science (e.g. python, R, MATLAB). Able to support/generate commercial and collaborative business on behalf the automation and digital team. Exhibit professional mastery of principles and practices in data science techniques gained through your career to date in an area of specialism. Demonstrate in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge in mathematics related to data science and is viewed as a specialist in this area by peers. SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Digital Technologist Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Up to 52,000 per annum (Depending on experience) Location: Northeast England (Hybrid role) We are working with a highly innovative organisation tasked to bring the UK to the forefront of innovation. This role sits within the Digital and Automation team and we are looking for a technical leader at the intersection of domain science and data science who has strong experience of developing Collaborative Research and Development (CR&D) bids. This experience will be vital to support the business in solving complex problems in the formulation industries including pharmaceuticals, batteries, sustainability, nanotherapeutics, home and personal care, and food and feed. Using your background, you will, actively, and successfully, lead initiatives related to business development and collaborative research funding of which prior experience is an imperative. The Role: To plan, undertake, and lead digital projects. To drive business and project growth using our digital capabilities. To partner with relevant functions of the organisation, the automation team and other formulation teams, to build, advance and make digital capabilities available within the organisation. Predictive Modelling & Machine Learning:Applying techniques such as model predictive control, PCA, clustering, PLS, and neural networks to optimize formulation development and predict material properties. Soft Sensors & Real-Time Process Analytics: Developing soft sensors and edge-sensing solutions to monitor particle size, viscosity, and other critical inline measurements for smarter, data-driven manufacturing. Data Automation, Scripting & Visualization: Leveraging automated data processing, scripting, and interactive visualization to uncover insights, streamline workflows, and support sustainability goals. Design of Experiments & Bayesian Optimization: Implementing Bayesian and state-of-the-art approaches to maximize experiment efficiency and accelerate material and process development. Materials Informatics & AI-Assisted Formulation: Using clustering, correlation analysis, and AI to identify best candidates for new materials, predict stability, and guide formulation decisions. Robotic Lab Automation: Designing intelligent robotic workflows that combine cobot programming with machine vision and data-driven models to automate laboratory actions, enhance process monitoring, and support real-time decision-making. Knowledge Management & Enterprise Systems: Developing ontologies, knowledge graphs, and robust database/version control systems to support reproducible research and enterprise-scale data integration. Required experience: Educated to a minimum of a foundation degree (or equivalent) in a Scientific/Mathematical/Engineering discipline, with industrial/academic experience at a senior level. Significant, technical expertise in data science and evidence of complex technical problem-solving where it is necessary to use own initiative and judgement. Hold significant knowledge and experience of coding languages typically used for data science (e.g. python, R, MATLAB). Able to support/generate commercial and collaborative business on behalf the automation and digital team. Exhibit professional mastery of principles and practices in data science techniques gained through your career to date in an area of specialism. Demonstrate in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge in mathematics related to data science and is viewed as a specialist in this area by peers. SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist page is loaded Senior Bioinformatics Scientistlocations: England - Cambridgetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 42276-JOB At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Cambridge UK based - Hub Hybrid At Illumina , we're united by a clear purpose: to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome . We're looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Cambridge team and help push the boundaries of what's possible in genomics.This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of sequencing technology , contributing to products that are used globally to advance research, accelerate discovery, and improve outcomes for patients. You'll be part of the team behind DRAGEN , our fast and highly accurate FPGA accelerated platform for secondary analysis of NGS data, fully integrated with the Illumina Connected Analytics (ICA) Cloud . DRAGEN supports a wide range of applications across germline and somatic analysis, DNA/RNA workflows, CNVs, and structural variants.Your work may be one part of a much larger system-but it's a system helping scientists and clinicians tackle some of the hardest challenges in healthcare, including cancer and rare disease . This is innovation with real purpose.We also offer industry leading benefits , including flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care leave, pension, employee stock purchase programme, volunteer time off, and more. The role As a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist , you'll be trusted to take accountability for developing novel computational and statistical methods that extract meaningful biological insight from genomic data. You'll own projects end to end-while working closely with a broader, highly collaborative team to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and ready for real world use.Day to day, your focus will be on programming and data analysis , clearly communicating results, explaining the what and the why , and presenting findings in a way that enables others to act on them. You'll help shape not just the science, but the success of the product as a whole . What you'll do Design, prototype, and implement innovative computational and statistical algorithms for sequencing data Develop high performance, production grade software in C/C++ Analyse, integrate, model, and interpret complex experimental genomic data Win together by collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams across FPGA, software, QC/QA, and clinical genomics Help define product requirements, assess accuracy, and streamline workflows to make our customers heroes Clearly communicate technical methods and findings through documentation, presentations, and internal/external materials What you'll bring You're someone who combines deep technical expertise with a structured, thoughtful approach to problem solving. You plan well, manage your time effectively, and communicate clearly.You'll have: Strong background in computer science, algorithms, and statistics Deep expertise in genomics and next generation sequencing Experience with NGS secondary analysis , including alignment and variant calling Proven experience in high performance software development Strong communication and presentation skills Experience in areas such as cancer, rare disease, or population genetics is highly valued Education PhD in computer science, engineering, statistics, bioinformatics, or related field-or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. What can you expect Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless. We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact . To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist page is loaded Senior Bioinformatics Scientistlocations: England - Cambridgetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 42276-JOB At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Cambridge UK based - Hub Hybrid At Illumina , we're united by a clear purpose: to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome . We're looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Cambridge team and help push the boundaries of what's possible in genomics.This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of sequencing technology , contributing to products that are used globally to advance research, accelerate discovery, and improve outcomes for patients. You'll be part of the team behind DRAGEN , our fast and highly accurate FPGA accelerated platform for secondary analysis of NGS data, fully integrated with the Illumina Connected Analytics (ICA) Cloud . DRAGEN supports a wide range of applications across germline and somatic analysis, DNA/RNA workflows, CNVs, and structural variants.Your work may be one part of a much larger system-but it's a system helping scientists and clinicians tackle some of the hardest challenges in healthcare, including cancer and rare disease . This is innovation with real purpose.We also offer industry leading benefits , including flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care leave, pension, employee stock purchase programme, volunteer time off, and more. The role As a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist , you'll be trusted to take accountability for developing novel computational and statistical methods that extract meaningful biological insight from genomic data. You'll own projects end to end-while working closely with a broader, highly collaborative team to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and ready for real world use.Day to day, your focus will be on programming and data analysis , clearly communicating results, explaining the what and the why , and presenting findings in a way that enables others to act on them. You'll help shape not just the science, but the success of the product as a whole . What you'll do Design, prototype, and implement innovative computational and statistical algorithms for sequencing data Develop high performance, production grade software in C/C++ Analyse, integrate, model, and interpret complex experimental genomic data Win together by collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams across FPGA, software, QC/QA, and clinical genomics Help define product requirements, assess accuracy, and streamline workflows to make our customers heroes Clearly communicate technical methods and findings through documentation, presentations, and internal/external materials What you'll bring You're someone who combines deep technical expertise with a structured, thoughtful approach to problem solving. You plan well, manage your time effectively, and communicate clearly.You'll have: Strong background in computer science, algorithms, and statistics Deep expertise in genomics and next generation sequencing Experience with NGS secondary analysis , including alignment and variant calling Proven experience in high performance software development Strong communication and presentation skills Experience in areas such as cancer, rare disease, or population genetics is highly valued Education PhD in computer science, engineering, statistics, bioinformatics, or related field-or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. What can you expect Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless. We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact . To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
The Role At Notpla, we're at the forefront of sustainable innovation, creating natural alternatives to single-use plastic packaging that are carefully engineered to help build a healthier planet. Founded on the belief that nature knows best, we're an innovative, action-oriented scale-up developing and manufacturing uncompromisingly natural packaging solutions from seaweed and plants. As a Senior Material Scientist, you'll spearhead scientific and technological breakthroughs, playing a pivotal role in developing natural polymer technologies to replace plastic. This role will suit someone with a background in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, with hands-on experience working with natural materials such as biopolyesters, rubbers, resins, seaweed, and/or processes such as PET recycling or polymer extrusion. This is an exciting time to join Notpla - we're on the brink of a record-breaking year for revenue and on track for major growth in the next 18-24 months. To support this, we have just secured a £20 million Series A+ fundraise, enabling us to scale our growth and environmental impact faster than ever. Beyond offering meaningful roles and a vibrant working environment, Notpla provides competitive compensation, including EMI Share Options, a zero-carbon pension scheme, discounts with local businesses, and subsidised social activities. Our office-first hybrid working policy lets you work in the way that maximises your productivity while maintaining a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere. We're a social business with regular clubs and events, and we're proud of how our diverse, mission-driven community works together to make plastic disappear. Led by strong values, all Notpla employees are encouraged to take ownership of their domain, enjoying a high degree of autonomy. Our aim is to build an inspiring culture reflected in our working policies, environment, and people. As a Senior Material Scientist, you'll balance fast-paced feasibility initiatives with in-depth polymer and process development. Your work will be highly hands-on and collaborative, engaging with cross-disciplinary teams and international partners. You'll tackle complex materials challenges, coordinate trials, scout novel natural polymer opportunities, and engage with a network of scientific experts and labs to bring innovation to life. Within the Innovation Team, you'll thrive in a setting that embraces ambiguity and agile ways of working. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds - such as design, engineering, and business - to develop new materials and products. A true innovator, you'll explore the unknown, constantly learning and pushing the boundaries of science rooted in nature. Key Responsibilities Play a central scientific role in Notpla's in a large funded consortium project, executing and coordinating polymer chemistry activities across the consortium. Pioneer new approaches to polymer synthesis from abundant natural materials. Conduct feasibility studies and fast-paced discovery projects to address material science and packaging challenges. Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams - including designers, engineers, seaweed specialists, and business development managers - to solve complex problems. Identify, source, and test natural materials; develop formulations that meet performance, sustainability, and cost targets. Design and execute experiments, analyse data, and present findings to drive decision-making and project progress. Stay up to date with the latest scientific and industry advancements, integrating new knowledge into projects. Contribute to the development of intellectual property, including patents and trade secrets. Provide technical input for grant and client proposals to secure funding. Lead in-depth development projects to advance the understanding of seaweed and biomaterials for packaging applications. Characterise polymer structures, reactions, and material behaviour, and conduct performance, shelf-life, and compatibility studies. Represent Notpla to external partners, academic institutions, and commercial labs; coordinate third-party testing as needed. Develop technical strategies and approaches to solve key challenges. Mentor colleagues (scientists, designers, engineers) to help develop their technical skills and support their project work. Plan and manage your own workload effectively. Salary £38,000 - £45,000 + EMI Share Options
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
The Role At Notpla, we're at the forefront of sustainable innovation, creating natural alternatives to single-use plastic packaging that are carefully engineered to help build a healthier planet. Founded on the belief that nature knows best, we're an innovative, action-oriented scale-up developing and manufacturing uncompromisingly natural packaging solutions from seaweed and plants. As a Senior Material Scientist, you'll spearhead scientific and technological breakthroughs, playing a pivotal role in developing natural polymer technologies to replace plastic. This role will suit someone with a background in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, with hands-on experience working with natural materials such as biopolyesters, rubbers, resins, seaweed, and/or processes such as PET recycling or polymer extrusion. This is an exciting time to join Notpla - we're on the brink of a record-breaking year for revenue and on track for major growth in the next 18-24 months. To support this, we have just secured a £20 million Series A+ fundraise, enabling us to scale our growth and environmental impact faster than ever. Beyond offering meaningful roles and a vibrant working environment, Notpla provides competitive compensation, including EMI Share Options, a zero-carbon pension scheme, discounts with local businesses, and subsidised social activities. Our office-first hybrid working policy lets you work in the way that maximises your productivity while maintaining a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere. We're a social business with regular clubs and events, and we're proud of how our diverse, mission-driven community works together to make plastic disappear. Led by strong values, all Notpla employees are encouraged to take ownership of their domain, enjoying a high degree of autonomy. Our aim is to build an inspiring culture reflected in our working policies, environment, and people. As a Senior Material Scientist, you'll balance fast-paced feasibility initiatives with in-depth polymer and process development. Your work will be highly hands-on and collaborative, engaging with cross-disciplinary teams and international partners. You'll tackle complex materials challenges, coordinate trials, scout novel natural polymer opportunities, and engage with a network of scientific experts and labs to bring innovation to life. Within the Innovation Team, you'll thrive in a setting that embraces ambiguity and agile ways of working. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds - such as design, engineering, and business - to develop new materials and products. A true innovator, you'll explore the unknown, constantly learning and pushing the boundaries of science rooted in nature. Key Responsibilities Play a central scientific role in Notpla's in a large funded consortium project, executing and coordinating polymer chemistry activities across the consortium. Pioneer new approaches to polymer synthesis from abundant natural materials. Conduct feasibility studies and fast-paced discovery projects to address material science and packaging challenges. Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams - including designers, engineers, seaweed specialists, and business development managers - to solve complex problems. Identify, source, and test natural materials; develop formulations that meet performance, sustainability, and cost targets. Design and execute experiments, analyse data, and present findings to drive decision-making and project progress. Stay up to date with the latest scientific and industry advancements, integrating new knowledge into projects. Contribute to the development of intellectual property, including patents and trade secrets. Provide technical input for grant and client proposals to secure funding. Lead in-depth development projects to advance the understanding of seaweed and biomaterials for packaging applications. Characterise polymer structures, reactions, and material behaviour, and conduct performance, shelf-life, and compatibility studies. Represent Notpla to external partners, academic institutions, and commercial labs; coordinate third-party testing as needed. Develop technical strategies and approaches to solve key challenges. Mentor colleagues (scientists, designers, engineers) to help develop their technical skills and support their project work. Plan and manage your own workload effectively. Salary £38,000 - £45,000 + EMI Share Options
Job Title: Sustainable Packaging Materials Scientist Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab JOB PURPOSE Unilever is committed to creating a waste free world through its ambitious Packaging Strategy - We are taking on the toughest challenges to make our vision a reality. We are re inventing our product packaging and materials to craft the sustainability journey towards our ambition of circular, waste free and net zero future. To achieve these goals, we need completely new packaging materials and technologies that are yet to be discovered. Our industry leading material science program strives to change our industry for good, transforming the traditional packaging sector into a next generation technical industry where entrepreneurial passion meets science backed innovations. We are looking for a creative, dedicated and ambitious individual with an innovative mindset who shares our passion for the challenge. The One Packaging R&D Centre aims to create a waste free, net zero packaging portfolio through a world class packaging materials capability with strong partnerships and ecosystems. The Centre will enable and accelerate the creation of novel packaging solutions to help meet Unilever's packaging ambitions and completely revolutionise our packaging with a particular focus on our flexibles portfolio. It is the place where future scientific leaders of the business are created. We are a high performing, diverse and inclusive team of dynamic entrepreneurial people with a strong scientific background, courage and curiosity, and passion for sustainability and delivery that will have a positive impact on the planet. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the selection, application, and optimisation of inks, coatings, and overprint varnishes on flexible substrates to meet performance and sustainability requirements. Assess and help interpret the physical, chemical, and surface properties of fibre based and film substrates to ensure compatibility with coatings and printing solutions. Contribute to coating and ink evaluation by applying established analytical and characterisation approaches to assess adhesion, barrier behaviour, durability, and overall performance. Provide day to day technical support to the team, including sample preparation, test execution, data collection, and basic troubleshooting. Support scale up activities from lab to pilot trials by preparing materials, assisting with trial execution, resolving routine issues, and documenting processing conditions. Contribute to experimental design and project planning, helping to generate data driven insights, hypotheses, and recommendations that advance program objectives and support claims or IP development. Maintain high quality documentation, contribute to SOP creation, ensure reliable testing practices, and help prepare data packages for internal reviews, sustainability claims, or IP filings. Engage with external partners and suppliers to gather information or samples and support the evaluation of new technologies, while fostering strong relationships across the internal R&D community. Plan and execute work with increasing autonomy, collaborating with program leaders to deliver activities aligned with project milestones. Work with digital experts and use digital tools to support material selection, data interpretation, and process optimisation. ALL ABOUT YOU We are looking for someone that shares our passion for innovation, applied material science and sustainability, and the drive to take our paper packaging portfolio to the next level. Our Packaging strategy is not just about understanding and developing new materials - it's about making smart decisions on how, when, and where to use them. You will be part of a multi disciplinary project team ethos where everybody contributes to achieving the same goal. What you will bring A higher education qualification in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Science, Printing & Coating Technology, Paper Technology, or a closely related discipline. Experience in industrially relevant materials development and/or characterisation. Working knowledge of coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes for fibre based and/or film substrates, with the ability to build deeper understanding of how application methods and substrate interactions influence performance, is highly desirable. Practical experience working with coatings, inks, or overprint varnishes in a laboratory environment, and familiarity with fundamental characterisation approaches used to assess performance, is highly desirable. Experience supporting scale up or pilot activities, including sample preparation, troubleshooting minor issues, and documenting processing conditions. Competent in the use of laboratory equipment and data analysis, with a proactive, problem solving approach and strong analytical skills for interpreting data and identifying business relevant insights. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and to build constructive working relationships with internal and external partners to support project delivery. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to a range of audiences. Must be creative, highly passionate, willing to think big and inspire both the team, stakeholders and customers. NOTES Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please refer to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Sustainable Packaging Materials Scientist Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab JOB PURPOSE Unilever is committed to creating a waste free world through its ambitious Packaging Strategy - We are taking on the toughest challenges to make our vision a reality. We are re inventing our product packaging and materials to craft the sustainability journey towards our ambition of circular, waste free and net zero future. To achieve these goals, we need completely new packaging materials and technologies that are yet to be discovered. Our industry leading material science program strives to change our industry for good, transforming the traditional packaging sector into a next generation technical industry where entrepreneurial passion meets science backed innovations. We are looking for a creative, dedicated and ambitious individual with an innovative mindset who shares our passion for the challenge. The One Packaging R&D Centre aims to create a waste free, net zero packaging portfolio through a world class packaging materials capability with strong partnerships and ecosystems. The Centre will enable and accelerate the creation of novel packaging solutions to help meet Unilever's packaging ambitions and completely revolutionise our packaging with a particular focus on our flexibles portfolio. It is the place where future scientific leaders of the business are created. We are a high performing, diverse and inclusive team of dynamic entrepreneurial people with a strong scientific background, courage and curiosity, and passion for sustainability and delivery that will have a positive impact on the planet. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the selection, application, and optimisation of inks, coatings, and overprint varnishes on flexible substrates to meet performance and sustainability requirements. Assess and help interpret the physical, chemical, and surface properties of fibre based and film substrates to ensure compatibility with coatings and printing solutions. Contribute to coating and ink evaluation by applying established analytical and characterisation approaches to assess adhesion, barrier behaviour, durability, and overall performance. Provide day to day technical support to the team, including sample preparation, test execution, data collection, and basic troubleshooting. Support scale up activities from lab to pilot trials by preparing materials, assisting with trial execution, resolving routine issues, and documenting processing conditions. Contribute to experimental design and project planning, helping to generate data driven insights, hypotheses, and recommendations that advance program objectives and support claims or IP development. Maintain high quality documentation, contribute to SOP creation, ensure reliable testing practices, and help prepare data packages for internal reviews, sustainability claims, or IP filings. Engage with external partners and suppliers to gather information or samples and support the evaluation of new technologies, while fostering strong relationships across the internal R&D community. Plan and execute work with increasing autonomy, collaborating with program leaders to deliver activities aligned with project milestones. Work with digital experts and use digital tools to support material selection, data interpretation, and process optimisation. ALL ABOUT YOU We are looking for someone that shares our passion for innovation, applied material science and sustainability, and the drive to take our paper packaging portfolio to the next level. Our Packaging strategy is not just about understanding and developing new materials - it's about making smart decisions on how, when, and where to use them. You will be part of a multi disciplinary project team ethos where everybody contributes to achieving the same goal. What you will bring A higher education qualification in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Science, Printing & Coating Technology, Paper Technology, or a closely related discipline. Experience in industrially relevant materials development and/or characterisation. Working knowledge of coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes for fibre based and/or film substrates, with the ability to build deeper understanding of how application methods and substrate interactions influence performance, is highly desirable. Practical experience working with coatings, inks, or overprint varnishes in a laboratory environment, and familiarity with fundamental characterisation approaches used to assess performance, is highly desirable. Experience supporting scale up or pilot activities, including sample preparation, troubleshooting minor issues, and documenting processing conditions. Competent in the use of laboratory equipment and data analysis, with a proactive, problem solving approach and strong analytical skills for interpreting data and identifying business relevant insights. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and to build constructive working relationships with internal and external partners to support project delivery. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to a range of audiences. Must be creative, highly passionate, willing to think big and inspire both the team, stakeholders and customers. NOTES Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please refer to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever.
How we started Founded in 2013 by Dwayne D'Souza, HeliosX was built on a simple but powerful idea: healthcare should be easier to access, faster to receive, and centred around the individual. From day one, we've grown without external funding; scaling profitably through technology, disciplined execution, and deep medical expertise. What started as a challenger idea has become one of the most significant healthcare platforms operating globally today. Where we are now We've earned the trust of millions of people worldwide through category leading products and well known brands, including MedExpress, Dermatica, ZipHealth, RocketRX, and Levity. A key driver of our success is vertical integration; we operate our own manufacturing and proprietary products, led by in house medical teams, researchers, and pharmacists at the top of their fields. In 2025, HeliosX treated more than 1.7 million patients globally and reached £781 m in revenue, representing % year on year growth and cementing our position as the clear market leader in the UK. That growth translates into real world outcomes: our weight loss treatments helped patients lose 8.5 million kilograms of excess weight in 2025 alone, contributing to an estimated 1 300 fewer cardiac events. This is growth with measurable, life changing impact at scale. Today, we operate across four international markets, with successful launches in Germany and Canada and continued expansion in the US. We were also recently recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 fastest growing tech companies, further validation of both our momentum and our ambition. Where we're going 2026 is a step change year. Our ambition is to reach £1.6 bn in revenue, expand from four to eight global markets and significantly broaden our condition and treatment portfolio. Over the coming years, you'll help shape HeliosX into a truly world leading healthcare partner; one that combines scale, speed, and clinical rigour to redefine how personalised care is delivered. Joining HeliosX now means building systems, teams, and products that will define the next decade of digital healthcare, and doing work that genuinely improves lives, at global scale. The Opportunity At HeliosX, we don't just want a learning strategy, we want a high performance engine. We are looking for a hands on L&D Lead who obsesses over execution. You aren't here to write white papers or manage external consultants from a distance; you are here to diagnose exactly what our teams need to win and then build, facilitate, and ship the solutions yourself. Reporting to the Director of People Experience and partnering closely with our People Partners, you will be the primary driver of our growth culture. You move at pace, you value impact over theory, and you take pride in being the person who actually gets it done. HeliosX is scaling fast - over 300 % growth in 2025 - and this is a unique opportunity to shape the build out of an L&D function supporting over 1 200 colleagues worldwide. This is a full time, permanent role. The successful candidate will have a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week expected in our Central London HQ. What you'll do Identify the Gaps: Partner with People Partners and Business Leads to identify exactly where performance is stalling. You won't just "assess"; you will pinpoint the 20 % of training that will drive 80 % of the results. Build & Deliver: Own the full lifecycle of training. This means designing the content, creating the materials, and facilitating the sessions yourself. Move at Pace: We value speed. You will move quickly from "identified need" to "live programme" without sacrificing quality. High Impact Programming Performance Foundations: Build and roll out practical training for managers and ICs covering the essentials: feedback loops, high performance coaching, and effective 1 to 1s. Technical & Soft Skill Pathways: Design and launch scalable learning pathways that ensure our teams have the specific skills required to operate at the highest levels. Onboarding: Own the "Speed to Productivity" metric. Ensure every new hire is equipped to contribute from day one through a seamless, high touch onboarding experience. Practical Infrastructure L&D Tooling: Design and embed our learning tech stack (LMS/LXP) with a focus on usability. If a tool isn't being used, you fix it or replace it. Measurement that Matters: Move beyond "attendance rates." You will track behavioural changes and business impact, using data to iterate on programmes in real time. Resource Creation: Develop the "HeliosX Playbook" - a library of self serve toolkits and guides that empower managers to lead their teams independently. What you'll bring to HeliosX The "Doer" Track Record: You have a proven history of building L&D programmes from the ground up in a fast paced environment (Scale up or Tech experience is a huge plus). Facilitation Pro: You are a natural in front of a room (or screen). You know how to engage an audience and make training stick. Solo Operator: You are comfortable working as an Individual Contributor. You don't need a large team to make an impact; you are the engine. Business First Mindset: You focus on how training helps the company win, rather than just delivering training for training's sake. Content Design: You can create high quality, visually engaging decks and digital learning content independently. Data Literate: You use data to find the gaps and prove your impact. Agile Iteration: You'd rather launch a "Version 1.0" today and improve it tomorrow than wait six months for a perfect programme. Life at HeliosX At HeliosX, we want to improve healthcare for everyone, and to do this we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition. We are currently a diverse team of engineers, scientists, clinical researchers, physicians, pharmacists, marketers, and customer care specialists committed to our mission - but we need more talented folks to join us, if we want to achieve our global ambitions! Other benefits of joining HeliosX Generous equity allocations with significant upside potential 25 Days Holiday (+ all the usual Bank Holidays) Private health insurance, along with extra dental and eye care cover Enhanced parental leave Cycle to work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Free Dermatica and MedExpress products every month, as well as family discounts Home office allowance Access to a Headspace subscription, discounted gym memberships, and a learning and development budget
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
How we started Founded in 2013 by Dwayne D'Souza, HeliosX was built on a simple but powerful idea: healthcare should be easier to access, faster to receive, and centred around the individual. From day one, we've grown without external funding; scaling profitably through technology, disciplined execution, and deep medical expertise. What started as a challenger idea has become one of the most significant healthcare platforms operating globally today. Where we are now We've earned the trust of millions of people worldwide through category leading products and well known brands, including MedExpress, Dermatica, ZipHealth, RocketRX, and Levity. A key driver of our success is vertical integration; we operate our own manufacturing and proprietary products, led by in house medical teams, researchers, and pharmacists at the top of their fields. In 2025, HeliosX treated more than 1.7 million patients globally and reached £781 m in revenue, representing % year on year growth and cementing our position as the clear market leader in the UK. That growth translates into real world outcomes: our weight loss treatments helped patients lose 8.5 million kilograms of excess weight in 2025 alone, contributing to an estimated 1 300 fewer cardiac events. This is growth with measurable, life changing impact at scale. Today, we operate across four international markets, with successful launches in Germany and Canada and continued expansion in the US. We were also recently recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 fastest growing tech companies, further validation of both our momentum and our ambition. Where we're going 2026 is a step change year. Our ambition is to reach £1.6 bn in revenue, expand from four to eight global markets and significantly broaden our condition and treatment portfolio. Over the coming years, you'll help shape HeliosX into a truly world leading healthcare partner; one that combines scale, speed, and clinical rigour to redefine how personalised care is delivered. Joining HeliosX now means building systems, teams, and products that will define the next decade of digital healthcare, and doing work that genuinely improves lives, at global scale. The Opportunity At HeliosX, we don't just want a learning strategy, we want a high performance engine. We are looking for a hands on L&D Lead who obsesses over execution. You aren't here to write white papers or manage external consultants from a distance; you are here to diagnose exactly what our teams need to win and then build, facilitate, and ship the solutions yourself. Reporting to the Director of People Experience and partnering closely with our People Partners, you will be the primary driver of our growth culture. You move at pace, you value impact over theory, and you take pride in being the person who actually gets it done. HeliosX is scaling fast - over 300 % growth in 2025 - and this is a unique opportunity to shape the build out of an L&D function supporting over 1 200 colleagues worldwide. This is a full time, permanent role. The successful candidate will have a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week expected in our Central London HQ. What you'll do Identify the Gaps: Partner with People Partners and Business Leads to identify exactly where performance is stalling. You won't just "assess"; you will pinpoint the 20 % of training that will drive 80 % of the results. Build & Deliver: Own the full lifecycle of training. This means designing the content, creating the materials, and facilitating the sessions yourself. Move at Pace: We value speed. You will move quickly from "identified need" to "live programme" without sacrificing quality. High Impact Programming Performance Foundations: Build and roll out practical training for managers and ICs covering the essentials: feedback loops, high performance coaching, and effective 1 to 1s. Technical & Soft Skill Pathways: Design and launch scalable learning pathways that ensure our teams have the specific skills required to operate at the highest levels. Onboarding: Own the "Speed to Productivity" metric. Ensure every new hire is equipped to contribute from day one through a seamless, high touch onboarding experience. Practical Infrastructure L&D Tooling: Design and embed our learning tech stack (LMS/LXP) with a focus on usability. If a tool isn't being used, you fix it or replace it. Measurement that Matters: Move beyond "attendance rates." You will track behavioural changes and business impact, using data to iterate on programmes in real time. Resource Creation: Develop the "HeliosX Playbook" - a library of self serve toolkits and guides that empower managers to lead their teams independently. What you'll bring to HeliosX The "Doer" Track Record: You have a proven history of building L&D programmes from the ground up in a fast paced environment (Scale up or Tech experience is a huge plus). Facilitation Pro: You are a natural in front of a room (or screen). You know how to engage an audience and make training stick. Solo Operator: You are comfortable working as an Individual Contributor. You don't need a large team to make an impact; you are the engine. Business First Mindset: You focus on how training helps the company win, rather than just delivering training for training's sake. Content Design: You can create high quality, visually engaging decks and digital learning content independently. Data Literate: You use data to find the gaps and prove your impact. Agile Iteration: You'd rather launch a "Version 1.0" today and improve it tomorrow than wait six months for a perfect programme. Life at HeliosX At HeliosX, we want to improve healthcare for everyone, and to do this we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition. We are currently a diverse team of engineers, scientists, clinical researchers, physicians, pharmacists, marketers, and customer care specialists committed to our mission - but we need more talented folks to join us, if we want to achieve our global ambitions! Other benefits of joining HeliosX Generous equity allocations with significant upside potential 25 Days Holiday (+ all the usual Bank Holidays) Private health insurance, along with extra dental and eye care cover Enhanced parental leave Cycle to work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Free Dermatica and MedExpress products every month, as well as family discounts Home office allowance Access to a Headspace subscription, discounted gym memberships, and a learning and development budget
Senior Scientist - Pilot Team - Operations United Kingdom, Slough Title: Senior Scientist - Pilot Team - Operations Location: Slough The Manufacturing, Science, and Technology (MSAT) Pilot team is seeking a Senior Scientist to join a dedicated pilot batch execution group responsible for supporting the technical transfer of new and existing downstream (DSP) processes into the pilot plant. In this role, you will plan and coordinate all batch execution logistics while providing hands-on technical support for DSP operations, working closely with external customers and cross-functional teams to ensure processes are suitable for scale-up to cGMP manufacturing. This position offers the chance to build practical expertise in biotech processes within a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment-ideal for individuals who thrive under dynamic conditions. Please note that the role involves approximately 70% hands-on laboratory work and 30% desk-based planning activities. An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits dependant on role and location Prepare process descriptions and batch records for pilot batch execution, including ordering raw materials for DSP operations while working closely with Process Development, R&T, and NPI scientists With training, prioritize and contribute to daily team tasks such as equipment setup, operation, and use of process analytical technologies Ensure transfer documentation is written and followed to meet project deadlines and customer requirements Build relationships with Process Development and R&T peers and contribute to project meetings and discussions Use existing knowledge to resolve routine process issues and suggest improvements Perform structured data analysis to identify trends and support NPI scientists in preparing process summary reports Work independently to write and implement departmental EHS protocols and lead continuous improvement activities to reduce cost and increase yield What we are looking for: BSc/BEng degree in a scientific field or equivalent, plus experience in industry or relevant academic setting Understanding of downstream (DSP) operations and aseptic work, ideally in manufacturing/biotech Experience with column chromatography and filtration techniques used in biotech technical operations Knowledge of technical transfer processes within manufacturing or pilot plant environments Strong interpersonal skills, structured data analysis capability, and ability to write reports, protocols, and SOPs Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently within DSP operations About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Scientist - Pilot Team - Operations United Kingdom, Slough Title: Senior Scientist - Pilot Team - Operations Location: Slough The Manufacturing, Science, and Technology (MSAT) Pilot team is seeking a Senior Scientist to join a dedicated pilot batch execution group responsible for supporting the technical transfer of new and existing downstream (DSP) processes into the pilot plant. In this role, you will plan and coordinate all batch execution logistics while providing hands-on technical support for DSP operations, working closely with external customers and cross-functional teams to ensure processes are suitable for scale-up to cGMP manufacturing. This position offers the chance to build practical expertise in biotech processes within a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment-ideal for individuals who thrive under dynamic conditions. Please note that the role involves approximately 70% hands-on laboratory work and 30% desk-based planning activities. An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits dependant on role and location Prepare process descriptions and batch records for pilot batch execution, including ordering raw materials for DSP operations while working closely with Process Development, R&T, and NPI scientists With training, prioritize and contribute to daily team tasks such as equipment setup, operation, and use of process analytical technologies Ensure transfer documentation is written and followed to meet project deadlines and customer requirements Build relationships with Process Development and R&T peers and contribute to project meetings and discussions Use existing knowledge to resolve routine process issues and suggest improvements Perform structured data analysis to identify trends and support NPI scientists in preparing process summary reports Work independently to write and implement departmental EHS protocols and lead continuous improvement activities to reduce cost and increase yield What we are looking for: BSc/BEng degree in a scientific field or equivalent, plus experience in industry or relevant academic setting Understanding of downstream (DSP) operations and aseptic work, ideally in manufacturing/biotech Experience with column chromatography and filtration techniques used in biotech technical operations Knowledge of technical transfer processes within manufacturing or pilot plant environments Strong interpersonal skills, structured data analysis capability, and ability to write reports, protocols, and SOPs Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently within DSP operations About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Principal Mechanical Engineer page is loaded Principal Mechanical Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: Cambridgetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R45925Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.Sentec, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire an Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead our talented mechanical engineering skill group.As Principal, you will lead a mechanical engineering team on high-value, technically challenging projects, internal to Xylem and external clients. You will own mechanical architecture and key technical decisions and act as subject-matter expert in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing. You will deliver innovative mechanical solutions from early concept through detailed design and industrialisation and validation testing. You will work directly with Xylem partners and external clients to understand requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions, contribute to project planning, technical reporting and support proposal writing, technical scoping, and effort estimation.As a senior colleague, you will mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and scientists, foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture and set engineering best practice. You will also be responsible for supporting project management as well as business development activities under the guidance of the respective teams. The position is largely based in our Cambridge office however you will have the opportunity for some travel, this could be UK-wide, within Europe, the United States or the Far East. At Sentec you will be working in a rapidly evolving industry at an exciting time for technologists developing solutions in multiple sectors with a strong emphasis on sustainability. In order to be successful you will need to demonstrate leadership in pursuit of technical solutions and novel ideas, have a hands-on approach to problem solving and ultimately managing projects against time, budget and client expectations. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical decision-making, project and team leadership within a fast-paced consultancy environment spanning multiple sectors, working towards deadlines and delivering excellent technical solutions. You will be required to communicate effectively in a wide range of environments, both with colleagues and clients and will have the opportunity to develop your negotiation skills and expand your technical knowledge. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: Extensive experience (10+ years) in mechanical engineering / product development Experience in people leadership, preferably in mechanical engineering Strong 3D CAD capability (principally Creo but SolidWorks also advantageous) Proven experience taking products from concept to manufacture Hands-on experience making parts and building prototypes Experience dealing with 3rd party suppliers such as engineering workshops, plastic fabricators, hardware suppliers Excellent understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (physics, electronics, software) Minimum 2/1 Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Desirable Skills/Knowledge: Background in consultancy or contract R&D environments Experience with machinery such as lathes and milling machines Experience with 3D printing, both internal and bureau Experience in one or more sectors such as: Sensing technology such as optical, magnetic, ultrasonic Consumer and industrial products Scientific instrumentation Water infrastructure Sustainable energy Knowledge of regulatory or quality systems (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 9001) Experience with FEA, thermal analysis, or other simulation Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office or site laboratory setting Estimated 10 % or less travel requirement Standard weekly job hours: 37.5 hours Benefits Include: Competitive salaries Holiday of 25 days per year, increases with length of service Group life cover at 4 times basic salary Private health care Salary sacrifice pension scheme Relocation expenses as appropriate Annual performance and merit process Discretionary 10% All staff bonus scheme Employee referral bonus scheme Access to flexible benefits including cycle to work, critical illness cover and green car leasing Flexible and remote workingJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.background, skills and interests.
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Principal Mechanical Engineer page is loaded Principal Mechanical Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: Cambridgetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R45925Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.Sentec, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire an Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead our talented mechanical engineering skill group.As Principal, you will lead a mechanical engineering team on high-value, technically challenging projects, internal to Xylem and external clients. You will own mechanical architecture and key technical decisions and act as subject-matter expert in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing. You will deliver innovative mechanical solutions from early concept through detailed design and industrialisation and validation testing. You will work directly with Xylem partners and external clients to understand requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions, contribute to project planning, technical reporting and support proposal writing, technical scoping, and effort estimation.As a senior colleague, you will mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and scientists, foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture and set engineering best practice. You will also be responsible for supporting project management as well as business development activities under the guidance of the respective teams. The position is largely based in our Cambridge office however you will have the opportunity for some travel, this could be UK-wide, within Europe, the United States or the Far East. At Sentec you will be working in a rapidly evolving industry at an exciting time for technologists developing solutions in multiple sectors with a strong emphasis on sustainability. In order to be successful you will need to demonstrate leadership in pursuit of technical solutions and novel ideas, have a hands-on approach to problem solving and ultimately managing projects against time, budget and client expectations. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical decision-making, project and team leadership within a fast-paced consultancy environment spanning multiple sectors, working towards deadlines and delivering excellent technical solutions. You will be required to communicate effectively in a wide range of environments, both with colleagues and clients and will have the opportunity to develop your negotiation skills and expand your technical knowledge. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: Extensive experience (10+ years) in mechanical engineering / product development Experience in people leadership, preferably in mechanical engineering Strong 3D CAD capability (principally Creo but SolidWorks also advantageous) Proven experience taking products from concept to manufacture Hands-on experience making parts and building prototypes Experience dealing with 3rd party suppliers such as engineering workshops, plastic fabricators, hardware suppliers Excellent understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (physics, electronics, software) Minimum 2/1 Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Desirable Skills/Knowledge: Background in consultancy or contract R&D environments Experience with machinery such as lathes and milling machines Experience with 3D printing, both internal and bureau Experience in one or more sectors such as: Sensing technology such as optical, magnetic, ultrasonic Consumer and industrial products Scientific instrumentation Water infrastructure Sustainable energy Knowledge of regulatory or quality systems (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 9001) Experience with FEA, thermal analysis, or other simulation Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office or site laboratory setting Estimated 10 % or less travel requirement Standard weekly job hours: 37.5 hours Benefits Include: Competitive salaries Holiday of 25 days per year, increases with length of service Group life cover at 4 times basic salary Private health care Salary sacrifice pension scheme Relocation expenses as appropriate Annual performance and merit process Discretionary 10% All staff bonus scheme Employee referral bonus scheme Access to flexible benefits including cycle to work, critical illness cover and green car leasing Flexible and remote workingJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.background, skills and interests.
Remote: Europe, UK, US (East Coast), & Canada The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time-but it's also the greatest opportunity for innovation, and a challenge we're proud to take on. At Overstory, we're harnessing cutting-edge technology to enable a resilient electrical grid that keeps communities thriving as our world changes. The grid is the backbone of life as we know it. It powers hospitals, keeps food fresh, and ensures communities stay connected. But extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and growing wildfire risks are putting this critical system under pressure. All of this combined makes the electric utility industry the greatest opportunity for tackling climate change. One of the leading causes of catastrophic wildfires and power outages? Trees and brush coming into contact with power lines. That's where we help. At Overstory, we use AI and advanced satellite imagery to pinpoint and prioritize vegetation risks before they materialize. By giving utilities critical analysis on those risks, we're helping prevent outages, reduce wildfire risks, and accelerate the transition to a safer, more resilient grid. Our team spans the Americas and Europe, and we work with utility partners across the Americas and beyond. We're outdoor enthusiasts, musicians, artists, athletes, parents, and adventurers-15 nationalities strong and growing. What unites us is a passion for solving complex problems, a commitment to climate action, and the belief that technology should be a force for good. Join us to help us build a more resilient world together. The role As an Engineering Manager, you will lead across several product teams managing up to 10 engineers (including Tech Leads). Our product teams are cross functional and will typically include: product managers, designers, engineers, data scientists and subject matter experts relating to the teams domain. You will be accountable for the technical and delivery outcomes of your area. You will challenge your teams to achieve ambition goals whilst providing a high level of support through growing engineering talent and creating a highly collaborative team based environment where people can do great work. Your primary focus will be on creating high performing teams and driving results through others. You will not be expected to spend significant amounts of time doing hands-on coding, however, you will be expected to dive deep technically when required and leverage your extensive experience as an engineer to drive good technical decisions and solutions. What you will do Enable our web engineering teams to become highly productive cross-functional teams that ship a high quality product on a daily basis. Grow the teams by attracting great talent from your network. Foster an inclusive and caring culture where everyone can do their best work. Provide regular 1:1 coaching and feedback to tap into the potential of all your team members and help them thrive and reach their aspirations. Be a strategic partner to product managers within your domains and ensure that we are making the correct technical decisions that balance short and long term goals. Ensure suitability of the architecture within your domains to enable longer term product goals Work closely with the other Product & Engineering leaders on strategy, technology and people. Including improving our engineering practices and introducing capabilities that can accelerate delivery or unlock new product opportunities. About You Passionate about climate Experience working in a high growth scaleup environment Product minded and able to demonstrate significant impact you have had on a business through the application of technology At least 2 years experience leading and managing engineers across multiple teams Experience working with the following (or similar) technologies: React/Typescript, Python/fastAPI, Postgres DB, Data pipelines) Ability to unblock your team by contributing to the code base a senior engineering level. How hands-on you'll be in this role will depend on team size and maturity Comfortable working in a build it, run it environment (GCP, cloud run, grafana, k8s) - or similar. Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach engineers at all levels. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for learning and staying updated with evolving technologies and industry trends. You are based in GMT/ CET/ EST time zone. Nice to haves Experience working with maps/imagery/geospatial domains is beneficial but not essential. If you don't meet all of the above yet feel you have lots to offer, please apply anyway. What you get To be part of truly mission-driven work that reduces wildfires, protects earth's natural resources and helps solve our climate crisis. Flexible working environment with a lot of autonomy. We build our work days around our lives, not the other way around. Other benefits like a remote working budget, an educational budget and time to develop new skills. To be surrounded by an excellent, vibrant, smart team who have each other's back and believe in a culture of openness, tolerance and respect. Equity and a competitive salary. About our team We are a group of 100 people from all over the world. Fifteen nationalities are represented in our team. We work remotely from eleven different countries and we are looking for candidates that are also living and working in one of these countries: United States, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Portugal, France, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Canada. We meet up once a year in-person for our unforgettable team gathering event. We also offer the option to occasionally meet up for in-person collaboration. Diversity & Inclusion We place enormous value on diversity and inclusion and strive to continually bring in people of all genders, races, creeds, ethnicities, abilities and backgrounds. We believe that the best ideas emerge when people with different perspectives and approaches work together on a problem. We're always looking to diversify our team further, but we're proud of the fact that four out of the nine people on our leadership team are female, 46% of the overall team are female and 20% of the team are people of color. Our team speaks fifteen languages: English, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Luxembourgish, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Estonian, Danish and Korean. Our values Tackling the climate crisis is our greatest mission. We act with urgency. Our curiosity fuels our growth. We recognize that change is constant, and we find joy and power in exploration. We're rooted in diversity. Just as ecosystems need biodiversity to thrive, our resiliency comes from our differences. We care for each other. We love the power of machines but we nurture each other as humans. Trust is fundamental. We assume the best in everyone, and we share ideas openly so that we have a positive impact. We are unable to hire candidates based on location in this post; please refer to the note on location in the posting for current restrictions.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Remote: Europe, UK, US (East Coast), & Canada The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time-but it's also the greatest opportunity for innovation, and a challenge we're proud to take on. At Overstory, we're harnessing cutting-edge technology to enable a resilient electrical grid that keeps communities thriving as our world changes. The grid is the backbone of life as we know it. It powers hospitals, keeps food fresh, and ensures communities stay connected. But extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and growing wildfire risks are putting this critical system under pressure. All of this combined makes the electric utility industry the greatest opportunity for tackling climate change. One of the leading causes of catastrophic wildfires and power outages? Trees and brush coming into contact with power lines. That's where we help. At Overstory, we use AI and advanced satellite imagery to pinpoint and prioritize vegetation risks before they materialize. By giving utilities critical analysis on those risks, we're helping prevent outages, reduce wildfire risks, and accelerate the transition to a safer, more resilient grid. Our team spans the Americas and Europe, and we work with utility partners across the Americas and beyond. We're outdoor enthusiasts, musicians, artists, athletes, parents, and adventurers-15 nationalities strong and growing. What unites us is a passion for solving complex problems, a commitment to climate action, and the belief that technology should be a force for good. Join us to help us build a more resilient world together. The role As an Engineering Manager, you will lead across several product teams managing up to 10 engineers (including Tech Leads). Our product teams are cross functional and will typically include: product managers, designers, engineers, data scientists and subject matter experts relating to the teams domain. You will be accountable for the technical and delivery outcomes of your area. You will challenge your teams to achieve ambition goals whilst providing a high level of support through growing engineering talent and creating a highly collaborative team based environment where people can do great work. Your primary focus will be on creating high performing teams and driving results through others. You will not be expected to spend significant amounts of time doing hands-on coding, however, you will be expected to dive deep technically when required and leverage your extensive experience as an engineer to drive good technical decisions and solutions. What you will do Enable our web engineering teams to become highly productive cross-functional teams that ship a high quality product on a daily basis. Grow the teams by attracting great talent from your network. Foster an inclusive and caring culture where everyone can do their best work. Provide regular 1:1 coaching and feedback to tap into the potential of all your team members and help them thrive and reach their aspirations. Be a strategic partner to product managers within your domains and ensure that we are making the correct technical decisions that balance short and long term goals. Ensure suitability of the architecture within your domains to enable longer term product goals Work closely with the other Product & Engineering leaders on strategy, technology and people. Including improving our engineering practices and introducing capabilities that can accelerate delivery or unlock new product opportunities. About You Passionate about climate Experience working in a high growth scaleup environment Product minded and able to demonstrate significant impact you have had on a business through the application of technology At least 2 years experience leading and managing engineers across multiple teams Experience working with the following (or similar) technologies: React/Typescript, Python/fastAPI, Postgres DB, Data pipelines) Ability to unblock your team by contributing to the code base a senior engineering level. How hands-on you'll be in this role will depend on team size and maturity Comfortable working in a build it, run it environment (GCP, cloud run, grafana, k8s) - or similar. Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach engineers at all levels. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for learning and staying updated with evolving technologies and industry trends. You are based in GMT/ CET/ EST time zone. Nice to haves Experience working with maps/imagery/geospatial domains is beneficial but not essential. If you don't meet all of the above yet feel you have lots to offer, please apply anyway. What you get To be part of truly mission-driven work that reduces wildfires, protects earth's natural resources and helps solve our climate crisis. Flexible working environment with a lot of autonomy. We build our work days around our lives, not the other way around. Other benefits like a remote working budget, an educational budget and time to develop new skills. To be surrounded by an excellent, vibrant, smart team who have each other's back and believe in a culture of openness, tolerance and respect. Equity and a competitive salary. About our team We are a group of 100 people from all over the world. Fifteen nationalities are represented in our team. We work remotely from eleven different countries and we are looking for candidates that are also living and working in one of these countries: United States, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Portugal, France, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Canada. We meet up once a year in-person for our unforgettable team gathering event. We also offer the option to occasionally meet up for in-person collaboration. Diversity & Inclusion We place enormous value on diversity and inclusion and strive to continually bring in people of all genders, races, creeds, ethnicities, abilities and backgrounds. We believe that the best ideas emerge when people with different perspectives and approaches work together on a problem. We're always looking to diversify our team further, but we're proud of the fact that four out of the nine people on our leadership team are female, 46% of the overall team are female and 20% of the team are people of color. Our team speaks fifteen languages: English, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Luxembourgish, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Estonian, Danish and Korean. Our values Tackling the climate crisis is our greatest mission. We act with urgency. Our curiosity fuels our growth. We recognize that change is constant, and we find joy and power in exploration. We're rooted in diversity. Just as ecosystems need biodiversity to thrive, our resiliency comes from our differences. We care for each other. We love the power of machines but we nurture each other as humans. Trust is fundamental. We assume the best in everyone, and we share ideas openly so that we have a positive impact. We are unable to hire candidates based on location in this post; please refer to the note on location in the posting for current restrictions.
At Reach Industries, we believe that scientists are solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, from combating climate change to developing vaccines and new treatments for diseases yet their tools are still poor. Our AI powered software platform, Lumi, automates operational data capture, insights and processes in labs, augmenting scientists so they can focus on the more creative aspects of their work. Lumi is versatile and is being applied across a wide range of life science industries, including in biotech and pharma. We are a startup where the early team have a strong background in various frontier technologies and a deep love for making science better. We've already shipped a first version of the Lumi platform and we've received excellent feedback from early customers. We are now looking for a Multimodal Data Capture Manager to take full ownership of how data is sourced, captured, processed, and delivered across the organisation. This role is critical to the success of Lumi and sits at the intersection of operations, data capture, and real-world environments. This is not a hands-on recording role. Instead, you will run the show: designing capture strategies, setting up capture environments, coordinating internal and external teams, sourcing or commissioning data when needed, and ensuring capture operations run reliably at scale. As a Multimodal Data Capture Manager, you will own the end-to-end data acquisition pipeline for Reach Industries's AI systems. You will work closely with AI engineers, product leaders, scientists, and external partners to ensure we are consistently capturing the right data, in the right way, at the right scale, and to the right quality standards. Your Remit Spans Strategy and planning for multimodal data capture Setup and management of capture environments Execution through internal teams and third parties Data organisation, governance, and quality control Continuous improvement of capture pipelines as Lumi evolves This is a highly autonomous role with real operational responsibility and influence over how Lumi scales. This is a highly autonomous role with real operational responsibility and influence over how Lumi's AI capabilities scale. Your Impact Data Capture Strategy & Planning Define and own the strategy for capturing multimodal data (audio, video, images), aligned with product and operational goals. Translate internal requirements into concrete capture specifications (modalities, environments, formats, volumes, quality thresholds). Decide when data should be captured internally, commissioned externally, or sourced via partners or third party providers. Capture Environment Setup & Operations Design and run data capture programmes across labs, customer sites, pilots, and internal environments. Identify, secure, and organise capture spaces, including studios, labs, offices, or temporary setups. Oversee setup of capture environments, including equipment, layouts, and workflows. Coordinate and manage the people doing the capture, including internal teams, contractors, partners, and customers. Build repeatable, well documented processes that allow data capture to scale without chaos. Data Pipeline Ownership Own the pipeline from raw data capture through storage, validation, and delivery to downstream teams. Work with engineering to ensure data is traceable, accessible, and well structured. Define and enforce quality checks to ensure captured data meets agreed standards. Third Party & Vendor Management Source, onboard, and manage external data capture partners and vendors. Monitor and manage cost, throughput, and quality, to the highest possible standard. Continuously evaluate buy vs build vs partner approaches to data capture. Cross Functional Collaboration & Compliance Work closely with scientists and domain experts to ensure captured data reflects real world lab behaviour. Support compliance, security, and privacy requirements (e.g. GDPR) across all capture workflows. Ensure appropriate consent and usage rights are in place for all captured data. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define KPIs for capture quality, coverage, cost, latency, and reusability. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in capture operations and resolve them. Continuously evolve capture methods as Lumi expands into new domains and use cases. Your Experience We're more interested in evidence of ownership and execution than a perfect CV, but you'll likely have many of the following: Experience owning or running large scale data capture or data acquisition operations, particularly involving audio and/or visual data. Proven ability to set up and manage physical or remote capture environments. Experience coordinating internal teams, contractors, or external partners. Strong operational mindset with the ability to design processes and make them work in practice. Comfort operating across technical, scientific, and operational domains. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders. Experience with data governance, compliance, or regulated environments is a plus. Background in media operations, AV production, lab operations, or data operations is highly desirable. This role is Operationally critical Highly autonomous Foundational to how Lumi scales A chance to build systems and processes from the ground up This role is not A passive project coordinator A purely academic or research position An AI or machine learning engineering role A role limited to spreadsheets and vendor emails Benefits Competitive salary depending on applicant experience and skill level. Stock Options We want our team to be a part of our success and offer all permanent team members stock options Holiday 27 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday off + Company closure between Christmas and New Year Pension Contribution 8% from us and 1% from our employees BUPA Private Healthcare for you and your family Flexible working with an 8am 10am start and 4 6pm finish Enhanced Maternity Leave Available to employees with 6+ months tenure, Reach Industries pays 100% of your salary for the first 26 weeks of your maternity leave. The next 13 weeks is paid at 50% of your base salary Growth & Development Allocated annual budget for conferences, training courses and other materials Hybrid working, with time in our Bristol HQ when required Celebrating Diversity We encourage, support and celebrate diversity in the workplace and in all aspects of life. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who strives to ensure a balanced and measured approach to all aspects of employment. We want this to be the best place you've ever worked; a fun environment where you will positively influence the culture and have the freedom and confidence to do your best work with the respect and trust of your colleagues. Polite Recruiter Note We currently do not wish to work with any external recruiters or agencies, please do not contact us at this stage as it will jeopardise any opportunity of working together in the future.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
At Reach Industries, we believe that scientists are solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, from combating climate change to developing vaccines and new treatments for diseases yet their tools are still poor. Our AI powered software platform, Lumi, automates operational data capture, insights and processes in labs, augmenting scientists so they can focus on the more creative aspects of their work. Lumi is versatile and is being applied across a wide range of life science industries, including in biotech and pharma. We are a startup where the early team have a strong background in various frontier technologies and a deep love for making science better. We've already shipped a first version of the Lumi platform and we've received excellent feedback from early customers. We are now looking for a Multimodal Data Capture Manager to take full ownership of how data is sourced, captured, processed, and delivered across the organisation. This role is critical to the success of Lumi and sits at the intersection of operations, data capture, and real-world environments. This is not a hands-on recording role. Instead, you will run the show: designing capture strategies, setting up capture environments, coordinating internal and external teams, sourcing or commissioning data when needed, and ensuring capture operations run reliably at scale. As a Multimodal Data Capture Manager, you will own the end-to-end data acquisition pipeline for Reach Industries's AI systems. You will work closely with AI engineers, product leaders, scientists, and external partners to ensure we are consistently capturing the right data, in the right way, at the right scale, and to the right quality standards. Your Remit Spans Strategy and planning for multimodal data capture Setup and management of capture environments Execution through internal teams and third parties Data organisation, governance, and quality control Continuous improvement of capture pipelines as Lumi evolves This is a highly autonomous role with real operational responsibility and influence over how Lumi scales. This is a highly autonomous role with real operational responsibility and influence over how Lumi's AI capabilities scale. Your Impact Data Capture Strategy & Planning Define and own the strategy for capturing multimodal data (audio, video, images), aligned with product and operational goals. Translate internal requirements into concrete capture specifications (modalities, environments, formats, volumes, quality thresholds). Decide when data should be captured internally, commissioned externally, or sourced via partners or third party providers. Capture Environment Setup & Operations Design and run data capture programmes across labs, customer sites, pilots, and internal environments. Identify, secure, and organise capture spaces, including studios, labs, offices, or temporary setups. Oversee setup of capture environments, including equipment, layouts, and workflows. Coordinate and manage the people doing the capture, including internal teams, contractors, partners, and customers. Build repeatable, well documented processes that allow data capture to scale without chaos. Data Pipeline Ownership Own the pipeline from raw data capture through storage, validation, and delivery to downstream teams. Work with engineering to ensure data is traceable, accessible, and well structured. Define and enforce quality checks to ensure captured data meets agreed standards. Third Party & Vendor Management Source, onboard, and manage external data capture partners and vendors. Monitor and manage cost, throughput, and quality, to the highest possible standard. Continuously evaluate buy vs build vs partner approaches to data capture. Cross Functional Collaboration & Compliance Work closely with scientists and domain experts to ensure captured data reflects real world lab behaviour. Support compliance, security, and privacy requirements (e.g. GDPR) across all capture workflows. Ensure appropriate consent and usage rights are in place for all captured data. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define KPIs for capture quality, coverage, cost, latency, and reusability. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in capture operations and resolve them. Continuously evolve capture methods as Lumi expands into new domains and use cases. Your Experience We're more interested in evidence of ownership and execution than a perfect CV, but you'll likely have many of the following: Experience owning or running large scale data capture or data acquisition operations, particularly involving audio and/or visual data. Proven ability to set up and manage physical or remote capture environments. Experience coordinating internal teams, contractors, or external partners. Strong operational mindset with the ability to design processes and make them work in practice. Comfort operating across technical, scientific, and operational domains. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders. Experience with data governance, compliance, or regulated environments is a plus. Background in media operations, AV production, lab operations, or data operations is highly desirable. This role is Operationally critical Highly autonomous Foundational to how Lumi scales A chance to build systems and processes from the ground up This role is not A passive project coordinator A purely academic or research position An AI or machine learning engineering role A role limited to spreadsheets and vendor emails Benefits Competitive salary depending on applicant experience and skill level. Stock Options We want our team to be a part of our success and offer all permanent team members stock options Holiday 27 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday off + Company closure between Christmas and New Year Pension Contribution 8% from us and 1% from our employees BUPA Private Healthcare for you and your family Flexible working with an 8am 10am start and 4 6pm finish Enhanced Maternity Leave Available to employees with 6+ months tenure, Reach Industries pays 100% of your salary for the first 26 weeks of your maternity leave. The next 13 weeks is paid at 50% of your base salary Growth & Development Allocated annual budget for conferences, training courses and other materials Hybrid working, with time in our Bristol HQ when required Celebrating Diversity We encourage, support and celebrate diversity in the workplace and in all aspects of life. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who strives to ensure a balanced and measured approach to all aspects of employment. We want this to be the best place you've ever worked; a fun environment where you will positively influence the culture and have the freedom and confidence to do your best work with the respect and trust of your colleagues. Polite Recruiter Note We currently do not wish to work with any external recruiters or agencies, please do not contact us at this stage as it will jeopardise any opportunity of working together in the future.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Job Title: Senior Laser & Optical Scientist Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom Role Type: Permanent - Full Time Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF19484 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Laser Scientist at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The Role As a Senior Laser Scientist, you'll play a vital role in advancing QinetiQ's research into next-generation laser and optical technologies, directly contributing to the development of innovative defence and commercial solutions. Day-to-day, you'll work alongside a team of physicists and engineers to design, model, and test novel optical systems. You'll take ownership of work packages focused on high-energy laser development, applying your experience in optical physics to analyse system performance, evaluate designs, and ensure technical excellence. You'll also collaborate across teams in Farnborough and Malvern, contribute to experimental setups and laboratory testing, and share your expertise to support training and mentoring as the team expands its laser technology capability. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and technical leadership of projects as appropriate Planning, development, and deployment of optical systems Providing input to larger projects as part of a team of subject matter experts Undertaking technical tasks relating to HEL development, test and evaluation Engaging with relevant stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds Support of and input to the QinetiQ technical strategy Deployment to trial sites across the UK. Essential experience of the Senior Laser Scientist: Experience in the use and develop of CNN/Machine learning or other such technologies, and their application to coherent beam combination A strong foundation in laser and optical physics, with hands on expertise in optical design and a clear understanding of material and coating selection Demonstratable experience planning and delivering complex technical projects while applying structured systems engineering principles Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders to define, capture, and interpret complex technical requirements Practical knowledge of beam combination techniques within advanced optical or laser systems A thorough understanding of laser safety practices and standards, working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and communicating with clarity and confidence Essential qualifications for the Senior Laser Scientist: PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Laser Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline) We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Farnborough At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state of the art facility, with high energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community Our Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Job Title: Senior Laser & Optical Scientist Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom Role Type: Permanent - Full Time Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF19484 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Laser Scientist at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The Role As a Senior Laser Scientist, you'll play a vital role in advancing QinetiQ's research into next-generation laser and optical technologies, directly contributing to the development of innovative defence and commercial solutions. Day-to-day, you'll work alongside a team of physicists and engineers to design, model, and test novel optical systems. You'll take ownership of work packages focused on high-energy laser development, applying your experience in optical physics to analyse system performance, evaluate designs, and ensure technical excellence. You'll also collaborate across teams in Farnborough and Malvern, contribute to experimental setups and laboratory testing, and share your expertise to support training and mentoring as the team expands its laser technology capability. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and technical leadership of projects as appropriate Planning, development, and deployment of optical systems Providing input to larger projects as part of a team of subject matter experts Undertaking technical tasks relating to HEL development, test and evaluation Engaging with relevant stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds Support of and input to the QinetiQ technical strategy Deployment to trial sites across the UK. Essential experience of the Senior Laser Scientist: Experience in the use and develop of CNN/Machine learning or other such technologies, and their application to coherent beam combination A strong foundation in laser and optical physics, with hands on expertise in optical design and a clear understanding of material and coating selection Demonstratable experience planning and delivering complex technical projects while applying structured systems engineering principles Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders to define, capture, and interpret complex technical requirements Practical knowledge of beam combination techniques within advanced optical or laser systems A thorough understanding of laser safety practices and standards, working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and communicating with clarity and confidence Essential qualifications for the Senior Laser Scientist: PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Laser Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline) We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Farnborough At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state of the art facility, with high energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community Our Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.