Job description
As a Scientist, you will support laboratory-based analytical work to provide high-quality chemical measurement data.
Specifically, you will carry out practical scientific work to support our regulatory, forensic and investigative activities. Undertaking routine laboratory work, you will analyse biological samples for chemical biomarkers, whilst supporting a range of research projects.
You will have the chance to specialise and work in either analytical chemistry or biological monitoring, delivering analytical services and applying analytical techniques. Involved in chromatography and spectrometry work to generate data, you will support analytical projects, handle samples and chemicals and deliver routine lab work.
- Salary of £31,657 - £34,570 per annum
- Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (with an employer contribution of 28.97%)
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- Flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Family-friendly and carer-friendly policies
- 25 days’ annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
- Parental leave benefits
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via EdenRed
What we are looking for
- Practical laboratory experience applying analytical chemistry techniques, such as gas chromatography, liquid chromatography and/or mass spectrometry, gained through work, higher education or structured training
- Experience of method application, data analysis and ensuring data quality
- The ability to collate, manage, analyse and interpret scientific data
- The ability to identify technical solutions and contribute to the development of new or improved measurement approaches
- The ability to troubleshoot instrument and method issues
- Strong organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- A degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related discipline with a substantial analytical chemistry component
Accepted degree subjects
- biology and life sciences
- chemistry
- chemical engineering
Additional job details
- Number of vacancies
- 2
- Location
- Buxton
- Salary
- £31,657 - £34,570
- Contract, dates and working times
- Permanent
Full-time · Part-time
How to apply
Other organisations may call this role Chemist, Laboratory Chemist, Laboratory Analyst, Research Scientist, Laboratory Scientist, Research and Development Scientist, or Regulatory Scientist.
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Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 6 July 2026
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Closing date: 6 July 2026