Scientist

  • Broughton Group
  • Salterforth, Lancashire
  • Feb 04, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Scientist

Location: We have positions at both Oak Tree House (BB18) and Coleby House (BD23)
Salary: £27,546.60 £29,872.50 per annum, 2 years previous laboratory experience required for maximum salary
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Annual Bonus: £1,200 based on company and personal performance, Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays (option to purchase additional week), Broughton Day: Option for a fixed day off every 2 3 weeks via salary sacrifice, Pension: Auto-enrolment, Life Insurance: 2x death in service and Healthcare: Cash plan

Broughton s mission is to improve public health and well-being.

As a global contract research organisation, we partner with future-focused organisations and category innovators to bring products to market across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Lifestyle sectors.

Our integrated solutions are delivered by world-leading scientists and regulatory consultants through our contract laboratories.

At Broughton, you ll be part of a team that values scientific excellence and innovation. We work on projects that make a real difference to public health, supporting clients in bringing safe, effective products to market.

We are looking for Scientists to join our Laboratory Operations team across both our Oak Tree House and Coleby House sites.

The role focuses on performing chemical analyses to the high standards expected within regulated environments, including GMP, ISO and UKAS.

As our Scientist, you will:

  • Perform analytical testing on client products within agreed timelines
  • Follow study protocols, test methods and company procedures
  • Prepare samples, standards and reagents
  • Operate analytical instrumentation including: HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, CETI-8
  • Record data accurately, in line with ALCOA principles
  • Produce compliant data in accordance with the Quality Management System
  • Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping
  • Communicate deviations appropriately and promptly
  • Support wider laboratory objectives as required

Site Requirements (Important):

Oak Tree House (BB18): Requires candidates with a minimum of 2 years laboratory experience.

Coleby House (BD23): Open to graduates with no experience, provided they hold a relevant degree and proof of right to work.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

  • Strong technical problem-solving abilities
  • Good verbal reasoning
  • Competence with standard Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

It would be great if you had:

  • Ability to propose practical solutions to technical challenges
  • Experience using statistical software

Join us and be part of a team that s shaping the future of health and well-being through science.

If you are interested in this role, please do submit a copy of your CV by clicking on APPLY today!

No agencies please.