23 jobs in Royal Society of Chemistry

Talentmark Group in Stevenage is seeking a Key Account Executive to join our STEM-focused recruitment business. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for key accounts, from attraction to placement, developing strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.

We welcome 1–2 years' recruitment experience; STEM sector knowledge is a plus but not required. After training, the role becomes hybrid in Stevenage with opportunities for progression and earning potential through commission

Key Account Executive

Location: Stevenage (Hybrid after training)

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum + commission + bonus

Talentmark is looking for a Key Account Executive to join our successful STEM-focused recruitment business based in Stevenage. This opportunity is ideal for someone with 1–2 years' recruitment experience who is looking to develop their career within a specialist consultancy. Experience in the STEM sectors would be beneficial, but it isn't essential, we're looking for the right person with the right attitude, and we'll provide the industry knowledge and training. If you're proactive, positive, customer-focused and passionate about delivering an exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.

For over 55 years, Talentmark Group has been a trusted specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the life sciences & chemical sectors across the UK, Europe and the USA. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships with some of the world's leading scientific organisations, delivering outstanding recruitment solutions through expertise, innovation and exceptional customer service.

As a Key Account Executive, you'll work closely with our established key accounts across the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, managing the recruitment process from candidate attraction through to placement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing high-quality contract candidates for key client vacancies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors throughout their assignments.
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising, sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates.
• Presenting well-qualified, thoroughly briefed candidates through client applicant tracking systems.
• Delivering a high level of customer service to both clients and candidates.

• Up to £30,000 basic salary plus commission and bonus
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Success is recognised and rewarded.

To find out more or apply for this opportunity, please contact Ben Traies on +44 (0) or Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

This position may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Faraday Institution is funding 36 PhD/EngD studentships at UK partner universities for an October 2026 start. The studentships are part of the Faraday Institution PhD Training Programme and provide an annual stipend equivalent to £5 000.

These opportunities are open to students with home fee status. Please check if you are eligible.

Each PhD position has its own job description prepared and published by the host university. Applications should be submitted directly to the host university and must demonstrate the following:

• Academic excellence
• Drive to pursue a career in the UK battery sector
• A high degree of motivation to make the most of the PhD experience, build a professional network, and develop a strong researcher identity
• Commitment to fully participate in all training events

After applying, please complete a 5-minute survey. This helps maximise the number of places filled and enables us to support applicants by connecting them with alternative supervisors and opportunities.

For questions about individual studentships and research topics, contact the recruiting host university. For questions about the Faraday Institution PhD Training Programme, contact

SRG are partnered with a global medical products and technologies company. We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join their Deeside team. This is an entry level position and would be suitable for graduates.

To manage stability samples, support shelf life and labeling studies, and perform laboratory administration. Duties include equipment maintenance, data recording, sample transport between sites, and liaison with external vendors for maintenance and calibration.

• Job Title: Laboratory Assistant, Stability
• Contract: 12 months
• Location: Deeside
• Pay: £95 per day

SRG are partnered with a global medical products and technologies company. Our client is focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care.

We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join their Deeside team. This is an entry level position and would be suitable for graduates.

To perform management of samples for stability study testing, in support of product shelf life and product labelling, according to pre-determined stability study protocols. To also be responsible for laboratory administration and sample preparation tasks through collaboration with Stability Scientists.

• Perform maintenance, calibration, documentation and updating quality records for Stability equipment.
• Maintain compliance to ISO13485 & ISO9001 standards in accordance with GLP/GMP compliant procedures.
• Ensure the Stability labs are maintained as a safe working environment, raising near misses where needed.
• Transport and organise stability samples across multiple storage conditions over two local sites.
• Perform planned and ad-hoc stability sample set-downs, pull requests and support laboratory tasks as and when required.
• Collation of stability data, including physical data retrieval, for stability/technical reports.
• Take ownership of the storage and retrieval of stability samples.
• Liaise with external vendors via telephone and when on site and arrange maintenance, service, and calibration contracts.
• Perform sample retrieval for new and existing studies.
• Identify improvements to current stability processes.
• Support with laboratory setup, preparation and/or sample management for any test method development/validation.
• Responsible for the ordering of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents and equipment when required.

• A-Levels or equivalent in scientific disciplines (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Maths).
• A full UK driver's license to allow use of Company Fleet Vehicle for transport of stability samples between facilities is required.
• Ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload.
• Competent in following and adhering to pre-determined stability study protocols, SOPs, OCIs and TDs.
• Basic experience in the utilisation of computerised systems to manage data and information.
• Disciplined in adhering to group objectives including taking an active role in team collaborative activities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office - specifically Word and Excel.
• Proactive and positive mindset with an attitude that is open to change to embrace new ways of working and improvements.
• Competent in the disposal of chemicals, reagents and solvents in accordance to site and environmental procedures.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Talentmark are recruiting for a Cell Biology Technician to join an innovative life sciences organisation based in Cambridge, on a contractor basis (initially 6-months), with a potential to go permanent.

Our client is a specialist contract research organisation (CRO) supporting the development of advanced cell biology and imaging solutions. Working across a range of innovative research projects, they provide high-quality laboratory services using cutting-edge cell culture models and microscopy techniques.

• Perform CL1 and CL2 mammalian tissue culture to support ongoing research projects.
• Prepare and maintain cell cultures using sterile laboratory techniques.
• Support sample preparation, including fixation, staining and transfection for imaging applications.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, SOPs and electronic lab notebooks.
• Work closely with imaging specialists, analysts and project leads to deliver project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and quality standards.
• Assist with organoid, organ-on-chip and other advanced 3D cell culture models where applicable.
• Develop microscopy skills through training and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Degree in Biosciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with CL1 and CL2 mammalian tissue culture is essential.
• Strong understanding of sterile technique, laboratory safety and cell handling.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive, reliable and methodical approach to laboratory work.
• Experience with organoids, organ-on-chip systems, ex-vivo culture or histology would be advantageous.
• Experience with fluorescence staining, live-cell workflows or microscopy is desirable, although full microscopy training will be provided for candidates keen to develop these skills.

The role is fully site-based and will commence in September. The position will initially be offered on a phased basis, starting with two half-days per week, increasing progressively each month before transitioning to full-time from February onwards. There may be opportunities to increase hours sooner depending on project demands.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.

Talentmark are recruiting for a Cell Biology Technician to join an innovative life sciences organisation based in Cambridge, on a contractor basis (initially 6-months), with a potential to go permanent.

Your main duties include mammalian tissue culture, sample preparation, imaging support, and maintaining accurate records. The role is site-based with phased hours, increasing monthly toward full-time, with potential to convert based on project needs.

SRG are recruiting an EHS Adviser to support and advance site health, safety and environmental initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining EHS and Quality systems in line with business needs and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, delivering training, auditing against ISO 9001/45001/14001, coordinating external providers, and supporting occupational hygiene monitoring and incident investigations.

• Job Title: EHS Adviser
• Location: Clitheroe
• Contract: 12 months

SRG are working with a global chemicals and sustainable technologies company who are seeking an EHS advisor to join their team.

To support, maintain and implement and (co)develop improvement plans and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines at the site locations in line with business needs that supports the overall company and site EHS & Quality strategic goals and legislative requirements. To maintain site EHS and quality management systems.

EHS

• Understand the requirements of new and existing EHS legislation to maintain and develop the site environmental, health and safety monitoring procedures and other site procedures:
  • Support site EHS monitoring, and encourage a positive and proactive EHS culture
  • Review, maintain and develop new and existing site EHS policies and procedures
  • Organises/Develops/Delivers effective training of relevant EHS areas/disciplines to ensure that required standards are embedded.
  • Advise and assist managers and their teams to comply with company and site EHS, safety and quality policies, systems and legislation
  • Provide EHS support and liaison for plant shutdowns
  • Audit site procedures to the requirements of ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001
  • Control of waste management documentation paperwork and duty of care external audits to fulfil legislation requirements
  • Liaise with and organise external providers such as occupational health, emissions monitoring and equipment calibration companies
  • Support the site expert(s) within occupational hygiene monitoring programme e.g., dust, noise,HAVs exposure monitoring,RPE face fit testing, biological monitoring andDSE
    • Support COSHH system SDS database and support as required with on-going REACH registration dossier requirements
    • Support accident and incident investigations and root cause analysis on sit
    • Support in the analysis of EHS data, reporting, and statistics
    • Builds and maintains a network of internal and external EHS professionals and ensures transfer of EHS knowledge, requirements and best practices within site/Business.
    • Actively promotes EHS awareness on site, which will lead to improved EHS culture.
    • Carries out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
    • Development and administrative management of the site's Action Tracking System
    • Co-ordinate the site's internal and external audit programme and manage the SharePoint audit management and action tracking system

• EHS Qualification - NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent)
• Basic/vocational education with some relevant EHS workplace experience
• Previous experience working in high hazard or chemical manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of EHS legislation including occupational health & safety, environmental monitoring, permitting and waste management
• Auditing experience
• Knowledge and experience of working with integrated management systems and ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001.
• Further qualifications/training in occupational health monitoring or assessment e.g. Noise, Dust, HAVs etc.
• Qualified to a degree level (with a technical/Scientific/EHS focus)
• Proven ability to enable safe operations through pragmatic risk-based assessment
• Knowledge and experience of working with SharePoint management system
• Membership of Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (TechIOSH or higher preferred)

• Excellent English Written and verbal Communication Skills
• Able to build strategic and collaborative working relationships
• Business, customer and organisational awareness
• Impeccable Work Standards
• Excellent planning & organization skills for managing document & auditing SharePoint systems
• Change Management expertise
• Influencing others and driving execution
• Ability to provide innovative solutions to problems
• Demonstrated ability to challenge people effectively while maintaining relationships
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Able to give and receive clear and unbiased information
• High energy and enthusiasm
• Authenticity
• Ability to distil complex situations into clear and simple summaries for presentation to non-subject-matter-expert / senior leadership team
• Teamwork and cooperation

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.