Senior Development Scientist

DCS Recruitment
Uttoxeter, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£38,000 – £42,000 pa

Salary

£38,000 – £42,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
11 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Performance bonus Pension contributions Flexible working Career development

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 aSenior 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.

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