Senior Scientist - Electrochemical Sensors
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ |
| Company: | SRG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH172295_1771329369 |
Summary
Senior Scientist - Electrochemical Sensors
Harpenden
Permanent
Full-Time
A leading innovation-driven organization in the water technology sector is seeking a Senior Scientist to join its product development team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge biosensor technologies for detecting contaminants in drinking water, including PFAS ("forever chemicals"), emerging contaminants, and arsenic.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, modify, and characterize electrochemical sensors in a laboratory setting.
- Plan and execute research activities in collaboration with project managers and partners.
- Develop and apply techniques for data collection and analysis.
- Ensure the validity and reliability of experimental data.
- Maintain accurate records of research findings.
- Manage project subcontractors and collaborate with external partners.
- Travel for meetings, field trials, and project progress reviews as required.
- Prepare progress reports and contribute to scientific publications and patent applications.
- Undertake administrative tasks related to the project.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and maintain equipment safety.
Qualifications:
- PhD (or equivalent) in electrochemical sensors, biosensors, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience in the development, design, fabrication, and characterization of electrochemical sensors.
- Strong background in academic or industrial research environments.
- Experience with electrochemistry instrumentation and aptamers is advantageous.
- Familiarity with enzyme or aptamer-based biosensors, enzyme kinetics, and advanced electrochemical techniques is desirable.
- Ability to conduct literature reviews, analyse experimental data, and develop new concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritize work independently.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.