Seeking a Principal Biodegradation Scientist to lead and deliver high-quality services to clients and stakeholders, utilizing extensive experience in Biodegradation and strong scientific leadership skills.
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Biodegradation Scientist to join our Environmental Sciences team at our site in Alconbury, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. This is a hybrid/remote role with travel to a primary site as business requires.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain awareness of the competitive marketplace for Biodegradation services, including commercial and service expectations.
* Lead the identification and implementation of scientific developments to maintain the Company's Biodegradation services at the forefront of the industry.
* Stay up-to-date with technical, scientific, and regulatory developments related to Biodegradation services, including regular review of the literature and attendance at expert meetings and conferences.
* Work with Sales and Marketing to maintain and develop the Biodegradation reputation to clients.
* Utilize knowledge and experience to network with other teams within the company, providing training and advice to solve technical issues and support delivery of high-quality scientific products for customers.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with existing and potential external customers to promote and develop the expertise and services offered by the company in Biodegradation.
* Work with Sales at on-site and off-site meetings to support customer needs and maintain and develop the Biodegradation customer base.
* Help ensure that the Biodegradation business has a strong external and internal scientific profile, including participation in Biodegradation conferences and events.
* Elevate the scientific standing of the company by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific meetings.
* Provide robust scientific judgment on the interpretation of study data and the impact on conclusions for reporting or subsequent studies.
* Develop proposals for bespoke/unusual studies and programs of work, leading the scientific review and design while contributing to accurate and prompt pricing.
* Ensure that the 'best science' is provided to customers.
* Review study data and support scientific staff in the interpretation and communication of results to customers.
* Be an advocate for best practice and change to improve the product for the client.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and contributory pension.
* Ability to work with a variety of different clients on wide-ranging projects.
* Flexible working and career development opportunities.
* Opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding department.
Requirements:
* Minimum BSc in Chemistry or equivalent.
* Extensive experience in the field of Biodegradation with in-depth scientific and regulatory knowledge related to Biodegradation.
* Strong communication, networking, and negotiating skills.
* Objective and logical analytical and reasoning skills.
* Good commercial and business awareness.
* Proven project management and customer liaison skills.