15 jobs found in Bishop's Stortford

Location: Duxford - South of Cambridge Starting salary would be £17.19 Our market-leading client based south of Cambridge is looking to expand their current operational team. As a global manufacturer of advanced materials, they are seeking additional support in their chemical laboratory whereby the successful candidates will be involved in a variety of quality control and testing processes to ensure the high standards of their manufacturing process meets the required standards. This department is therefore a critical component of the continual research and development process. These roles are shift based, a shift being 12 hours with paid breaks, averaging 12 shifts a month with rest periods of up to 6 days between (Average 6/7-night shifts per month). Over time is also regularly available and paid at 1.5x or 2.0x the rate depending on the shift. This is a temporary position leading to permanent employment after 6 months. After six months permanent employees enjoy even more...

Junior Applied Physicist - Advanced Materials I am working with a leading UK technology company that develop novel materials that aim to solve highly complex problems across engineering and science, helping them search for an applied physicist. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate (or someone with a year's experience) in a physical science to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment that will give you both guidance and autonomy. This role is highly practical and lab‑based, supporting scientists in device fabrication, characterisation, and experimental investigation. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, and engineers, making this an ideal entry point for someone curious, analytical, and passionate about experimental research. This is a fixed term contract position, running until November 2026. Here is what you will be doing' Support implementation of device fabrication and material characterisation. Plan and perform...

Assistant Scientist - Materials Development Are you a scientifically curious, hands-on researcher looking for a new role? I have an exciting opportunity for a talented scientist to join a growing R&D team and contribute directly to the development of next-generation materials and devices. This is a largely laboratory-based position in which you will work alongside experienced scientists to design, execute and evaluate novel experimental methodologies. You will play an active role across the full research cycle - from planning experiments and fabricating devices, to analysing results and presenting findings to the wider team. You will be responsible for planning and performing novel experiments, sometimes with senior scientist and sometimes independently, so a good understanding of scientific fundamentals is vital for this role. You will also be responsible for producing formulations, coating materials, and performing characterisation for novel devices. Data is an important...

We are working in partnership with a Hackney school who are looking to appointment a school experienced Science Technician starting as soon as possible on a long-term basis. The Science Technician will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality science education. Working closely with the Curriculum Manager for Science and teaching staff the post‑holder will ensure that laboratories, equipment, and resources are safe, well‑maintained, and fully prepared to support practical learning. The role involves managing scientific materials, supporting classroom activities, maintaining health and safety standards, and contributing to the smooth running of the science provision across the school. Key Responsibilities & Duties * Maintain high standards of laboratory safety and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. * Prepare, organise, and provide scientific equipment and materials for lessons at scheduled times. * Running trials of...

Junior Environmental Scientist: We work with infrastructure developers, property companies, governments and landowners to embed effective management of land, air and water through planning, delivery and operation of new and retrofit projects. Our service is comprehensive, including air quality, biodiversity, noise, community engagement, environmental assessment and management, land quality, water, resources and waste, and the maintenance and protection of historic environments. Shaped by our engineering heritage and informed by our wide range of complementary technical skills, we offer rigorous environmental assessments and management practice to inform and communicate a clear understanding of the environmental issues and opportunities. The main aspect of the role will be working on a wide variety of projects (in terms of scale, value, location and sector) assessing the contaminative status and formulating cost-effective and pragmatic remediation solutions, liaising with...

Your new company One of the most influential Central Government Organisations in the current economic climate Your new role Data Scientist - SC Cleared - SQL, Python & R What you'll need to succeed My client is looking for an Analytical Data Scientist, leading/working alongside a team of data scientists to deliver key outputs for commissioned projects (use cases). You will also support the development of GSCIP through developing tools, data visualisations, and data available for analysis. You will have the opportunity to work on bespoke data science projects to improve understanding and interpretation of the data, and enhance use case delivery capability. This role can only be offered to candidates with Active and Existing SC or DV Clearance. Essential Criteria: Experience of delivering high-quality coding projects that make use of at least two of: SQL, Python & R Experience of engaging with stakeholders across government to scope and deliver impactful analysis...

Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a meticulous Data Scientist with a strong understanding of Linux, Data Science, and AWS to join their team. This is a contract position located in London for a duration of 12 months, requiring a UKIC DV clearance to undertake sensitive and impactful work. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deploy data science solutions to support national security missions. Build and optimise data pipelines for processing large, complex datasets. Apply machine learning and statistical techniques to extract actionable insights. Create clear visualisations to communicate findings to stakeholders. Collaborate in agile teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Support cloud-based deployments and integration into operational environments. Job Requirements: Proficiency with scripting languages like Python for data exploration, cleansing, and manipulation. Knowledge of machine learning models and statistical techniques,...

We are working with a consultancy feeding into the public sector who are looking for a senior user researcher to join a 6 month contract.  - 6 months - Around £400 per day  - Remote - SC preferred  Lead on research design and research strategy for our Platform Teams, especially cloud platform Providing user centred insights on our platform-as-a-service offering, backlog and roadmap Willingness to do internal research which focuses on Developers and engineering systems

CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Remote - £475 per Assessment - Flexible  Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in CAMHS looking for flexible private work? Our client, a growing private mental health provider, is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists on a contractor basis to support their expanding child and adolescent assessment service. The Role £475 per assessment / initial appointment Flexible 1/2 Days+ availability Remote and/or clinic based work depending on clinician preference Ability to take on regular sessions or ad hoc assessments Administrative and operational support provided by the clinic This opportunity offers £475 per assessment/initial appointment, providing flexibility around your existing commitments while allowing you to work within a high quality private outpatient setting. Our client is a well established independent provider delivering specialist mental health services through community and outpatient clinics across the UK. Their focus is...

Data Scientist - Optimisation & Operations Research North West London (Hybrid, 3 days on-site) | £550 - £750 /day The Opportunity We're recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised organisation undergoing a major transformation in how it uses data to drive operational decisions. This is a rare chance to work on genuinely complex, high-impact decision-support software - embedding cutting-edge optimisation and machine learning directly into live operations. You'll join a high-performing, Agile product squad as a full-stack Data Scientist, sitting at the intersection of data engineering, ML, and operations research. What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering optimisation and ML models (linear/mixed-integer programming, heuristics, supervised/unsupervised learning) in Python, from prototype to production Building robust, automated data pipelines and integrating models into cloud-based deployment pipelines with CI/CD Owning features end-to-end - from stakeholder...

Your new company You'll be joining a well-established global biopharmaceutical organisation advancing next‑generation antibody and therapeutic technologies. You'll be part of an innovative team focused on developing high‑quality, manufacturable mammalian cell lines. Your new role You'll be joining an experienced team who drive a lot of the mammalian cell line development behind the company's entire portfolio, where you will contribute to the creation and optimisation of stable host cell lines to support therapeutic manufacturing. This is initially a 12 month contract that is likely to extend to at least 18 months and potentially run for 2 years. The role will mainly involve working regular hours Monday-Friday but there may be occasional weekend work. Key responsibilities include: Establishing, developing, and optimising stable mammalian cell lines for protein and antibody expression Working extensively with CHO cells, while applying experience with other mammalian lines where...

Your new company You'll be joining a leading biopharmaceutical organisation advancing innovative medicines and technologies. You'll be part of a collaborative R&D environment focused on developing high‑quality, scalable processes. Your new role As an Associate Scientist in upstream process development, you will support the optimisation and scale‑up of microbial processes across lab‑ and pilot‑scale operations. This is initially a 12 month contract that may extend and there will be some out of hours/weekend work involved in this role. Key responsibilities include: Performing microbial process optimisation and development experiments from 250 mL to 200 L scale Operating bioreactor and fermenter systems to support upstream development Documenting experiments, writing protocols, and updating procedures Analysing data and presenting results to managers and internal teams Working independently and collaboratively to deliver team objectives Maintaining a safe and compliant...

Job Title: Chemistry Analyst Location: Slough Pay Range/details: £13.60 per hour (Monday to Friday 08:00- 16:00) Contract Type: Temporary Omega has an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UKs leading chemical and microbiological testing companies with exciting growth plans. Working within a team of highly skilled and trained scientists, based in a UKAS accredited laboratory, the right candidate will be responsible for assisting Lab operations with a strong focus on Water Testing Services. Key Responsibilities – Chemistry Analyst To process water samples and read results Assistance in the day-to-day management of the laboratory Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standard and in a timely manner Receive samples from customers and process in a timely manner Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, that paperwork is kept in...

Job title: R&D Scientist Location: Slough Contract Length: 12 months Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week Pay Rate: £17.96/hour About the Role We are currently looking for a Scientist to join our clients' Protein Chemistry group within R&D Protein and Process Analytics department. This team is responsible for delivering high-value technical innovation, both via specialist analytical projects and as part of wider collaborative project teams. As a Scientist, you will be responsible for planning and execution of scientific/ experimental work for target projects, including elements of laboratory work, scientific writing and review, testing of new technologies, method development and optimization. This position requires experience in analytical separation and characterization of biotherapeutics proteins, and with analysis of relevant protein CQAs/ PTMs, as charge/ size variant analysis, purity and glycosylation profile. Key Responsibilities: Planning and execution of scientific...

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity as Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Wycombe Hospital in the Histopathology Department of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be work as registered Biomedical Scientist, supporting Senior and Lead Biomedical Scientists while leading the day-to-day management and direction of established workflows within designated laboratory sections. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an efficient, effective, and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service, overseeing Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will act as deputy to the Senior Biomedical Scientist when required and take responsibility for managing section-specific workflow during your allocated rota, including coordinating work allocation and break times and adapting plans to meet service demands. You will ensure all laboratory activity meets UKAS...