NPD Laboratory Scientist - Degree Apprenticeship

Job description
Job Purpose: The primary purpose of the role is to assist new product development in support of strategic growth plans, from idea and opportunity assessment to development work, scale up and production and market qualification. This will be achieved by the candidate performing much of the supporting laboratory testing and subsequent reporting of trials / lab experiments and data analysis. This is a technical role where attention to detail and following of good safety and scientific practices are paramount.

Vacancy Full Description: The vacancy will report to the NPD Director, although almost all of the work assigned will be delegated from the NPD Project managers. The prioritisation of projects and workload will be agreed by the project managers and / or the NPD Director. This is a RD lab technician vacancy which will involve ‘typical laboratory duties’, these include, but are not limited to the below:
• Conduct various laboratory tests according to predefined protocols and procedures.
• Perform accurate and reliable data collection, recording, and analysis.
• Collaborate with project leaders to develop and deliver new products on time, meeting key performance criteria as defined by the project sponsor.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive reports on experimental findings and test results.
• Participate in team meetings and discussions to share findings and insights.
• Assist with development projects, including collaborating with external customers and suppliers.
• Support pilot coater trials with relevant NPD Project Manager.

Future Prospects: For the right candidate, the idea is that as they grow into the role and become more experienced, they will first take on simple projects of their own which will steadily increase in complexity as time goes by.

At the end of the degree course, timing and business situation notwithstanding, there may be the possibility to offer the candidate a more senior role within Tullis Russell NPD department on a permanent basis.

Candidate Details:

Skills Required: Some familiarity with chemistry-based laboratories and basic scientific knowledge that we can build on both through University and hands on projects in an industrial lab.

Additionally a good level of numeracy required as the role will involve some data analysis and application of statistics to data from the very beginning.

Excellent report writing abilities.

Personal Qualities: Self starter, innovative and with an inquisitive nature with a desire to understand how things work and how to make them better.

Attention to detail.

Qualifications Required: Chemistry ‘A’ Level. Other sciences and maths at ‘A’ level a distinct advantage

Wage: £19,000 p/a 1st year

Additional Information: Flexitime. Generous Money Purchase Pension Scheme. Various employee ownership benefits including profit sharing and bonuses according to business performance.

Please apply in writing enclosing full CV to: Geoff.henstock@tullisrussell.com
• Closing Date: 01/08/2025 Read more