138 science jobs found

Research and Project Technician – Cell Disruption & Microalgae Pretreatment (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Extension Subject to Results) - Location: Barrow upon Humber - Monday to Friday (Early finish Friday) - 9am - 5pm About the company The business develops climate-positive solutions from microalgae, producing natural protein- and omega-3-rich ingredients with a reduced environmental footprint. We are scaling innovative biotechnology processes and translating research into commercially viable production methods. We are seeking a driven and hands-on Person to lead research focused on cell disruption, pretreatment, and lipid recovery optimisation from microalgae biomass. Key Responsibilities Cell Disruption & Pretreatment Development Develop and optimise microalgae pretreatment methods to maximise lipid recovery Apply and evaluate techniques including: * Bead milling * Sonication * Enzymatic digestion * Mechanical shear methods Compare disruption...

Product Manager - Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Product Manager - Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and...

Product Manager - Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Product Manager - Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and...

Role:               Electrical Systems Engineering consultant Based;            Home based with travel to site as needed - Cambridgeshire PE19 Contract:        12 months+ Rate;              Negotiable Our client is building a team and requires two candidates who will be part of a multi-disciplined team conducting various studies from concept design to feasibility studies. Be responsible for the electrical system studies and design of the generation & distribution infrastructure operation philosophy. Role & Responsibilities: Support sales team with early engagement with customers by understanding and interpreting customer needs and objectives. Be creative, analytical, and flexible in generating designs and solutions and effectively communicating features and limitations of various solutions. Ensure customer needs are understood and met from a FES perspective. Document and share best practices and lessons learnt from projects System Studies and Analysis – performing...

Process Experimentalist Business Function: Technology & Engineering Department: Process Studies Group Reports To: Team Leader Are you passionate about the intersection of science and engineering? Do you have a knack for exploring new processes and enhancing existing ones? If so, our client is looking for a dynamic Process Experimentalist to join their team! This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in particle science and powder handling while supporting innovative projects. Role Purpose: As a Process Experimentalist, you will provide critical experimental and technical support, contributing to the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. Your scientific input will help shape the future of fine chemical processing and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Safety First: Uphold HSE standards as an integral part of your role and ensure compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements. Experimental...

Job Title: Process Experimentalist Location: Jealott's Hill, Bracknell (Fully On‑Site) Contract Length: 12 Months Pay Rate: £19.76 per hour Role Purpose The Process Experimentalist will provide experimental and technical support for both new and existing processes and products. This role focuses primarily on particle science and powder handling, including compaction, flowability, and physical characterisation, while also supporting wider process technology projects in fine chemical processing and manufacturing. The position contributes scientific data and insights to global agrochemical production sites, ensuring improved process understanding, enhanced product performance, and more efficient manufacturing operations. This includes supporting solids‑state characterisation and offering technical interpretation to influence scale‑up and plant-level applications. Key Accountabilities Apply and uphold all HSE standards, working in full compliance with company, site, and regulatory...

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 £46.90 - £52.54 per hour umbrella Hybrid working – 1 -2 days per week on site Job Role: To provide Mechanical Engineering support to the Power & Propulsion systems team engaged in the functional design of Propulsion Systems on the River Class Destroyer Program for the Royal Canadian Navy. This includes design of mechanical system schematics, engineering change requests and other design definition documents and calculations. Key areas of activity: Contribute to mechanical elements of the design of the River Class Destroyer Power and Propulsion systems. Including: Propulsion Motors Diesel Generators Gas Turbine Propulsion Gearbox Shaftline Steering gear and Stabilisers Provide support to the team in order to assess technical compliance, integration and review of design documentation for the ship’s propulsion motors procurement pack. Implement change to P&P systems away from baseline ship design, assessing impacts on equipment, systems...

Job title: R&D Technologist Location: Cambridge Contract Length: 12 months Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week Pay Rate: £15.83 About the Role Opportunity to work in the cutting edge of R&D in the biopharmaceutical industry at a globally leading CDMO. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the delivery of new mammalian expression hosts and vector systems for the expression of complex therapeutic proteins. Engineer mammalian cell lines (e.g. Stable cell line generation, targeted integration and gene editing - e.g. CRISPR-based systems). Generate mammalian expression vectors using state of the art assembly techniques. Phenotypic characterisation of edited cell lines with relevant assays (e.g. NGS, ddPCR, qPCR and flow cytometry) and cell culture techniques (e.g., shake flask/ bioreactor). Collate, analyse, evaluate and sign-off data to produce good quality information and traceable records under the direction of the project lead. Presentation of results in written and oral...

Manpower is currently looking for a Microbiology Manager to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Carte d'Or, Cornetto, Walls, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences. This is a full-time temporary role, Maternity Cover for 12 months requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £52,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. ABOUT THE COMPANY: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of...

Systems Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +£83 ph +Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise. This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence. Key Responsibilities Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration) Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and assurance evidence Establish governance,...

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 £46.90 - £52.54 per hour umbrella Hybrid working – 1 -2 days per week on site Job Role: To provide Mechanical Engineering support to the Power & Propulsion systems team engaged in the functional design of Propulsion Systems on the River Class Destroyer Program for the Royal Canadian Navy. This includes design of mechanical system schematics, engineering change requests and other design definition documents and calculations. Key areas of activity: Contribute to mechanical elements of the design of the River Class Destroyer Power and Propulsion systems. Including: Propulsion Motors Diesel Generators Gas Turbine Propulsion Gearbox Shaftline Steering gear and Stabilisers Provide support to the team in order to assess technical compliance, integration and review of design documentation for the ship’s propulsion motors procurement pack. Implement change to P&P systems away from baseline ship design, assessing impacts on equipment, systems...

Geologist / Logging Engineer – Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth Inside IR35 – Long‑term Contract Full‑time on site – 10‑hour days Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Geologist / Logging Engineer to join a major long‑term redevelopment programme at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most secure infrastructure projects, offering continuity of work, strong site teams, and daily challenges across complex geotechnical operations. The Role You will be responsible for supporting geotechnical operations on site through high‑quality core logging, geological interpretation, and reporting. This role requires a hands‑on individual confident working within a fast‑paced, heavily regulated environment. Key duties include: Geological logging of core samples to a high standard Accurate documentation and reporting of geotechnical data Supporting drilling and site investigation teams where required Ensuring all work...

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Data Scientist to support an innovative engineering-focused organisation operating within a fast-paced R&D environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on data specialist with strong MATLAB expertise who enjoys working closely with engineering teams to drive product development through high-quality data analysis. The Role As a Contract Data Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting engineering development activities through advanced data analysis and tool development. You’ll be working with scientific and test-generated data, helping translate complex datasets into meaningful insights that directly inform product and application improvements. This position requires someone confident working autonomously, enhancing existing analytical frameworks, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Develop, write, and maintain robust MATLAB analysis scripts and tools Analyse complex...

Join Client as an Operations Scientist 1 (Contract) Role Overview As an Operations Scientist 1, you will provide vital scientific support to our manufacturing operations. Your primary focus will be on process monitoring, technical investigations, and STARS test support to ensure our sensor products meet the highest quality standards. Contract Length: 12 Weeks Location: Witney (Technical Services) Salary: £32,500 per annum (pro-rata) Work Pattern: Office Hours, 37.5 hours per week Projected Start Date: 16 February 2026 Core Responsibilities Scientific Testing: Perform testing according to protocols while adhering to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Data Analysis: Analyze experimental data, evaluate results, and form technical conclusions. Documentation: Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and write clear, technically correct reports. Collaboration: Participate in experimental design discussions and present findings to the wider team. Compliance: Ensure all work...

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to work as part of system architecture team to deliver functional safety implementation for our tier 1 supplier based in Coventry, West MIdlands The Role This role is responsible for the concept and implementation parts of the ISO26262 standard (pt.3 to pt.6) and its interpretation within our clients EV platforms to satisfy ISO26262 guidelines. Key Responsibilities Perform functional safety analyses in accordance with ISO 26262, identify gaps, propose improvements, and define safety requirements. Collaborate with design and control engineering teams to review system and software designs, ensuring that safety requirements are complete, consistent, and correctly implemented Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 26262 processes throughout the product development lifecycle, including documentation, reviews, and assessments. Assist client EV platform testing teams in deriving safety-related test cases and preparing test...

Principal Firmware Engineer Luton Paying up to £80p/h (Umbrella) Responsibilities: Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning and genetic algorithms Auto-generated code using model-driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar) Experience required: FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required. Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques Electronics test methods and equipment HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics), or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work. Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5...

Mechanical Project Supervisor - Oxford - 55 week project. c£300 a day - Gold SSSTS needed. Working at the Oxford Science Park on a new build commercial project - Science labs and classrooms, you will supervise the installation of heating and chilled water. QA intensive site so a good degree of H&S knowledge is required. Purely commercial Mechanical install, no sanitary ware. Please apply online or call James Sampson (phone number removed) --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Short term contract Inside IR35 £38-£43/ hour Mon-fri days & nights rotating weeklyI'm currently working with an established manufacturer in Corby who are in need of a contract maintenance engineer for a short-term project. If you're looking for your next role within a friendly team, read on! Roles & responsibilities: Provide maintenance engineering support across several manufacturing sites. Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on a wide range of production, processing and packaging equipment Complete planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules and engineering best practice Diagnose and resolve equipment faults to support safe, efficient and continuous production Work autonomously during certain shifts while maintaining effective communication with production and engineering managementWhat We Are Looking For UK-recognised engineering qualification, ideally apprenticeship trained, HNC/HND or equivalent...

Role: Associate Scientist (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Central Scotland - Stirlingshire / Maxim Park, Motherwell (Permanent move to Motherwell planned mid-2026) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (standard daytime laboratory hours) Pay: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate Scientist to join one of our longstanding clients, a global life sciences organisation, based in Central Scotland. This role sits within a research and development environment, supporting assay development activities across multiple scientific teams. You will contribute to laboratory-based research, method development, and analytical testing, working in compliance with GLP, cGMP, and regulatory standards. These positions are offered on a fixed-term contract basis, with seven roles available, all of which are fully site-based. Benefits: Opportunity to work within a leading global life sciences organisation Exposure to assay...

Maintenance Technician Location: Carrington, Greater Manchester Contract Duration: 23 February 2026 – 22 August 2026 We are currently recruiting for a General Duties / Maintenance Technician to support a production facility based in Carrington, along with associated sites across the North West. This role involves a high level of hands-on, practical work and requires flexibility, as travel between sites and occasional out-of-hours support will be expected. Key Responsibilities The General Duties / Maintenance Technician will provide general maintenance and support services to ensure production facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. Duties include: * Supporting the assigned production facility to ensure all general duty activities are completed * Carrying out routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance in line with the GD work duties schedule * Supporting corrective maintenance activities in response to plant and equipment breakdowns *...