Are you an experienced Scientist with a strong background in filtration, laboratory testing or regulated environments such as pharmaceutical or life sciences?
Do you enjoy being the go-to technical expert supporting customers, developing new products and solving complex problems?
We’re supporting a specialist engineering and manufacturing business in New Milton who are looking to recruit a Senior Scientist to join their Technical team.
What’s the role all about?
This is a hands-on, senior-level role where you’ll act as a key technical expert across the business.
You’ll be responsible for providing technical support to customers and internal teams, leading product development activities and ensuring products meet strict regulatory and performance standards.
You’ll also play a key role in customer engagement, validation, testing and problem resolution, making this a highly varied and influential position.
Key responsibilities
Act as a technical expert and main point of contact for customer and internal queries
Identify and develop new product opportunities and solutions
Lead prototype development, testing and material evaluation
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
Provide technical support across production, quality and commercial teams
Investigate and resolve customer issues, complaints and returns
Compile detailed technical reports, test results and recommendations
Develop validation documentation, test methods and quality procedures
Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate filtration solutions
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer accounts
Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams
Assess supplier data and ensure all product claims are accurate and compliant
What you’ll need
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Strong experience within a laboratory or scientific environment
Experience working in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical, food or similar)
Knowledge of filtration products and techniques
Experience working to GMP / FDA standards
Strong understanding of cleanroom environments (Class 8 or higher)
Experience producing technical documentation and validation reports
Strong problem-solving skills (8D, Six Sigma or similar)
Desirable
MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline
Experience within the filtration industry
Knowledge of microbiological techniques and environmental monitoring
Experience presenting at seminars or conferences
Experience running testing at customer sites
Experience auditing suppliers
About you
You’re a confident, technically strong scientist who enjoys solving problems and working closely with both customers and internal teams.
You’ll be:
Hands-on and detail-focused
A strong communicator, both written and verbal
Able to manage multiple projects and priorities
A collaborative team player
Methodical and organised in your approach
Focused on delivering high-quality, compliant solutions
Salary and benefits
£50,000 per annum
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life Assurance Cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Interested?
If you’re a Senior Scientist with filtration or regulated industry experience looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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