Senior Scientist – Quality
Salary: up to £40,000 per year DOE + bonus + benefits
Location: Uttoxeter, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday – no weekends
The Opportunity
Are you a quality-focused scientist looking for your next challenge? Do you want to be part of a global business where your expertise in measurement, validation and compliance has a direct impact on safety, innovation and sustainability?
We're looking for a Senior Scientist (Quality) to join our clients established laboratory team in Uttoxeter.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your scientific knowledge and quality expertise within a business that is a global leader in industrial, medical and specialty gases.
What you'll be doing
* Drive quality excellence by coordinating validations, audits and stability studies, ensuring our processes continue to meet rigorous accreditation standards
* Act as a champion for operational integrity, resolving instrument faults quickly, managing suppliers effectively and verifying calibration and test results with precision
* Elevate documentation standards by reviewing and approving technical certificates, maintaining accurate records and producing clear and professional audit reports
* Promote continuous improvement, enhancing the laboratory's quality systems and contributing to best practice in compliance and safety
* Stay current with accredited methods, uphold ethical standards, and pursue professional development opportunities that align with both personal and business goals.
What makes you great
* A degree in a science discipline (or equivalent experience) with a strong foundation in gas metrology measurement techniques and instrumentation
* In-depth knowledge of measurement principles and the technical issues relevant to the products and services delivered by EffecTech
* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to engage with colleagues, clients and stakeholders at all levels
* Strong organisational ability, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively within a team.
Why you'll love working with our client
With our client, they're proud to be the UK and Ireland's largest provider of industrial, medical and specialty gases. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, their products play an essential role in everyday life.
Their values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community - are at the heart of everything they do. They strive to create an environment where new ideas are welcomed, people feel valued and everyone has the opportunity to excel.
They're committed to your personal and professional growth, offering tailored training, structured career progression and the chance to make a global impact within a truly inclusive workplace.
Benefits on offer
* Annual bonus scheme of 9% linked to individual and company performance
* Generous pension scheme with up to 10.7% employer contributions
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 30 extra days
* Access to a healthcare trust, including neurodiversity assessments for you and your dependents
* Enhanced leave policies, including enhanced maternity pay, shared parental leave, adoption leave, and fertility treatment support
* A dedicated menopause policy and employee support groups
* Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being
* Access to a discount shopping portal and other lifestyle benefits.
Next Steps
Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to bring their whole selves to work. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we'll support you to present your best self.
Even if you don't tick every single box in the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you. If this role excites you, please apply, your story and experience could be exactly what we're looking for.
Interviews will consist of a first stage MS Teams call followed by a second stage in person at the companies site in Uttoxeter.