Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Competitive Salary | Pension | Friendly & Collaborative Culture | Ongoing Career Development
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a truly spectacular coastal setting? Join a rapidly growing contract research organisation nestled in the heart of South Devon, where world-class science meets one of the UK’s most beautiful places to live.
This outstanding scientific organisation delivers high-quality environmental fate, ecotoxicology and analytical chemistry studies for global clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and chemical sectors. As a Study Director within Environmental Fate, you'll be at the forefront of leading the design, execution and reporting of OECD Environmental Fate studies, working within a close-knit team in state-of-the-art laboratories just a stone’s throw from the sea.
Your role:
* Leading studies to ensure timely, on-budget delivery in line with regulatory guidelines
* Acting as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and coordination
* Overseeing all aspects of studies, from sample preparation to final report
* Preparing and reviewing study plans, SOPs, and reports
* Supporting client visits and external audits
* Collaborating across departments and working independently as needed
* Engaging in continuous professional development to stay current with industry advancements
You’ll Bring:
* A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific field
* Experience as a Study Director, running OECD Environmental Fate studies
* Advanced knowledge of working with radiochemicals (14C and 3H) and working with a range of instrumentation such as LSC, radio-HPLC, radio-TLC
* A drive for continuous improvement, ability to think commercially and scientifically - helping deliver beyond expectations
This isn’t just another lab job. It’s an invitation to build your career in one of the UK’s most stunning coastal locations. This opportunity offers the rare combination of high-impact global science and an outstanding quality of life: Wake up by the sea, walk the coast before work and enjoy weekends exploring Dartmoor National Park, beaches and vibrant local communities.
The area boasts great schools and friendly towns in proximity to Plymouth and Exeter, making it ideal for both individuals and families.
Work where your wellbeing is valued, your ideas are heard, your passion for science is shared and your career can truly flourish.
Ready to dive in?
Apply today and help shape a safer, more sustainable world—one study at a time.
Key words: environmental fate, e-fate, efate, radiochemistry, 14C, 3H, radiochemicals, HPLC, radio-HPLC, radio-TLC, chemistry, study director, study directing, GLP, good laboratory practice, Devon, Brixham, VRS9164AW