Job Description

Be an integral member of Technology project teams, providing scientific expertise and support covering items such as:

  • Low TRL research and development for current and future chemical, explosives and narcotics detection products
  • Instrument and experimental design,
  • Planning and execution of experiments,
  • Analysis of data,
  • Modelling,
  • Formulation and presentation of conclusions
  • Report writing

    • Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide scientific input and guidance to the design, build and testing of experimental equipment.
  • Plan and conduct original research for the purposes of design and performance enhancement.
  • Critically appraise experimental data and theory and provide guidance based on interpretation of data.
  • Identify gaps and propose additional work.
  • Contribute to project planning and review activities.
  • Support scientific aspects of products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Will be required to lead scientific work packages.
  • Will be required to supervise the activities of other scientists.
  • Manage own time and work with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Provide support to off-site trials and tests.
  • Work in accordance with local company policies and procedures.
  • Provide hands-on support and up-to-date technical advice to Technical Authorities, Programme and Product Managers, at proposal, design specification, development, testing and production stages and assist in bid preparation.
  • Have a detailed knowledge of relevant Smiths Detection Products and technologies and an understanding of other detection technologies and products.

    • Diversity & Inclusion

    We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

    The Individual

    Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A degree in Science is required as a minimum qualification. A relevant PhD is highly desirable.
  • Experience of analytical instrument design, particularly ion mobility spectrometry or mass spectrometry.
  • Experimental scientist with excellent data analysis skills.
  • Ion chemistry knowledge is desirable
  • High level of innovation and original research.
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Must be a motivated and self-starting individual capable of driving themselves and others to succeed in project goals as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.
  • Able to successfully carry out projects/assignments of significant scope.
  • Independently determines general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
  • Working knowledge of other related disciplines and the ability to develop nonstandard and innovative approaches to work
  • Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

    • Planning and Decision Making:

  • Plans, progresses and delivers required work from high level instructions; a highly motivated achiever and team player.
  • Able to work independently day-to-day, makes decisions based on results and recognises when to review.
  • Well organised and adaptable, able to prioritise tasks and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Shows technical leadership qualities; makes substantial contributions to determining feasibility of achieving goals/objectives
  • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
  • Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.