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enior Development Scientist - Gas Metrology & Clean Energy Applications Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Confidential - Specialist Gas Measurement Organisation An established global leader in gas metrology, calibration and analytical science is looking for a Senior Development Scientist to lead cutting edge research into gas quality and purity for the clean energy sector. This company provides expert measurement science, consultancy and calibration services to clients across energy, environmental, and industrial sectors - helping to set global standards in gas analysis and ensuring accuracy in hydrogen, CO , and LNG applications. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in advancing new analytical methods, instrumentation, and calibration standards. From hydrogen fuel cell impurity testing to CO purity measurement for carbon capture, this role will allow you to apply deep technical expertise across a range of innovative R&D programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead research and development projects in gas analysis, passivation, and purity measurement. Develop and validate new analytical instruments, methodologies and software tools. Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring UKAS accreditation and compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards. Provide technical leadership and consultancy, supporting clients in energy transition and emission reduction programmes. Prepare technical papers, grant applications and client presentations to promote the organisation's scientific capability. Contribute to the design and production of Primary Reference Gas mixtures and measurement standards. Background & Skills Degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in chemistry, physics, materials science or a similar discipline. Strong understanding of gas analysis, instrumentation, and calibration science. Experience developing or managing R&D projects within analytical or measurement environments. Excellent communication and reporting skills with the ability to engage clients and research partners. Proficiency in data analysis or basic programming would be advantageous. Why This Role? You'll join a respected, independent organisation that partners globally with energy majors, research institutions, and regulatory bodies to advance gas measurement accuracy and environmental integrity. Alongside competitive salary, performance bonus, and pension contributions, you'll benefit from flexible working, genuine career development, and the chance to contribute to next generation measurement standards in hydrogen and carbon capture. If you're passionate about applying scientific rigour to real world energy challenges, this is an outstanding opportunity to lead innovation in a world class technical environment. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Walker Cole International is searching for a Senior R&D Scientist - E&L and Nitrosamine Method Development - to join a global pharmaceutical company at their R&D and GMP-regulated site in the UK. As the Senior Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and validating analytical methods to support Extractables, Leachables, and Nitrosamine testing across pharmaceutical products and materials. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and supporting risk assessments and analytical method development for E&L and Nitrosamines. Developing, validating, and transferring LC-MS and GC-MS methods in compliance with GMP and regulatory guidelines. Performing data interpretation, troubleshooting, and technical investigations to resolve analytical issues. Preparing technical reports and regulatory documentation to support product filings and submissions. Collaborating with QC, QA, and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure analytical compliance and product quality. Contributing to continuous improvement within analytical R&D and supporting method optimisation projects. To be successful, you will have: Proven experience in Extractables & Leachables and/or Nitrosamine analysis within a GMP-regulated laboratory. Hands-on experience with LC-MS or GC-MS and method validation techniques. Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Analytical Chemistry Extractables & Leachables Nitrosamines LC-MS GC-MS Method Development Validation GMP Pharmaceuticals R&D