215 Scientific Research & Development jobs in the United Kingdom

At FYXER People, we redefine executive and business support through exceptional problem-solving, proactive execution, and advanced integration of technology and AI. We partner with purpose-led leaders who value strategic partners capable of swiftly turning complexity into clarity and challenges into opportunities.

As a Technical Writer, your key strengths include a detail-oriented mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a practical ability to translate complexity into simplicity. You’re tech-savvy and naturally lean on tools, including AI, to research, structure, and deliver high-quality documentation. Whether your background is in technical writing, operations, product support, or customer success, you thrive on creating clear, accurate, and user-friendly content that helps people work smarter and more effectively.

Join a culture that prioritises clarity, practical innovation, and the seamless integration of human intuition with tech and AI efficiency.

Requirements

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to support one of our clients in creating high-quality documentation and training materials. In this role, you’ll work closely with client stakeholders, subject matter experts, and creative teams to transform complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible content.

This opportunity is freelance-based and project-driven, with varied scope depending on the client’s needs.

• Developing, organising, and maintaining training content in multiple formats including playbooks, API references, integration guides, online courses, face-to-face training, and end-to-end curriculum design.
• Translating complex technical concepts (e.g., AI, APIs, developer tools, cybersecurity) into simple, engaging learning content for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Creating enablement materials such as presentation decks, demo guides, eLearning modules, videos, infographics, and job aids.
• Designing and adapting curricula and structured learning journeys to boost engagement, confidence, and retention.
• Collaborating with SMEs to gather information, validate accuracy, and ensure alignment with product intent.
• Contributing to client learning strategies by acting as a consultant and shaping impactful solutions.
• Applying adult learning techniques to ensure content is accurate, accessible, and effective.
• Maintaining a consistent documentation style guide across deliverables.
• Exploring opportunities to apply AI-driven tools to improve workflows, efficiency, and content quality.
• Ensuring all work aligns with client brand guidelines and FYXER’s service standards.
  
  

• You ensure our client needs/requirements always come first.
• You follow FYXER’s ‘Client Etiquette’ procedure.
• You take ownership and are accountable for the work you deliver.
• You are a team player.
• You're client-focused and always deliver exceptional service.
• You’re technologically savvy as you’ll be using ours, and our clients’ systems.
• You can adapt your approach, and think creatively when a client needs problem-solving fast.
• You are proactive, take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You demonstrate excellent attention to detail and deliver high-quality work within required timeframes.
• You are open to feedback and continuous self-improvement.
• You know how to anticipate challenges and you look to improve inefficiencies.
• You are caring and empathetic towards others.
• You are organised and proactive.
• You keep excellent time management.
• You execute tasks autonomously.
• Your communication skills are clear, well-presented and thoughtful, both verbal and written.
• You have a professional approach and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• You work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising with a flexible approach.
  
  

• Demonstrateble experience as a technical writer in B2B SaaS, AI, or developer-facing environments.
• Great technical writing expertise, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in creating structured learning materials and documentation in various formats.
• Code literacy comfortable reading and explaining snippets in YAML, JSON, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with AI tools, APIs, or enterprise use cases for emerging technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects.
• Attention to detail and a solution-driven mindset.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with cross-functional teams in remote-first environments.
  

• Familiarity with cybersecurity topics.
• Experience designing structured learning paths and training frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled documentation workflows or intelligent content creation tools.

FYXER recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and strives to be an inclusive organisation. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect regardless of race, culture, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief and we promote diversity of thought. We would appreciate your help to enable us to measure the diversity within our recruitment process. Completing this form is voluntary and the information provided will remain anonymous. Please submit your information here .

Benefits

• Collaborate with a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and impactful outcomes.
• Work closely with progressive leaders who value your strategic insight and technical expertise.
• Accelerate your growth through authentic challenges, practical problem-solving, and meaningful feedback.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy within a supportive community focused on collective success.
  

If you're a proactive, solution-oriented professional thriving at the intersection of strategic execution, technological innovation, and exceptional client management, FYXER offers a role perfectly suited to your strengths. Join us in transforming executive and business support through clarity, innovation, and impactful partnerships.

Time zone requirements

• Flexibility to work remotely in a similar time zone to the UK (GMT +/- 2 hours)
• Immediately available

Working hour requirements

• This is a fractional, contract-based role , meaning work is assigned on a client-by-client basis , depending on need and availability. This setup offers flexibility and variety, working with different clients across industries, and it’s best suited to professionals who are comfortable with a non-fixed schedule and can adapt to changing workloads.

FYXER recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and strives to be an inclusive organisation. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect regardless of race, culture, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and we promote diversity of thought. We would appreciate your help to enable us to measure the diversity within our recruitment process. Completing this form is voluntary and the information provided will remain anonymous. Please submit your information here .

Title: R&D Laboratory Technician

Location: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing beverage development business who are now looking to hire a Laboratory Technician to join the team at their site near Bishops Stortford. This exciting Laboratory Technician opportunity would be well suited to a recent scientific graduate who is passionate about the beverage industry and keen to kick-start their career in a laboratory.

Benefits: Graduate opportunity with full training provided and lots of potential to develop skills in Beverage R&D in a supportive and inclusive environment. C ompany bonus scheme, profit share scheme and private healthcare with 28 days holiday + bank holidays!

Role / Description

• Supporting senior members of staff with customer development briefs
• Mixing and preparing samples in the laboratory
• Working with the Developers to test flavours in beverage products
• Maintaining the raw materials and consumables databases
• Ordering supplies and general housekeeping of the laboratory.
  
  

Requirements

• Recently graduated in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry or a similar subject
• An obvious passion for food science and/or the wider beverage industry
• Accuracy in weighing and measuring out raw materials
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a multitude of departments
• Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.
  
  

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on . If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Laboratory Technician, Lab Technician, R&D, Research & Development, R&D Technician, Technical Graduate, Beverage Development, Beverage Industry, Sample Preparation, Laboratory Housekeeping, Food Science.

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Data Scientist

£60k - £75k

Cheltenham or London (>50% WFH, the rest is spent in your closest office or visiting clients)

Will gain a security clearance (must be eligible)

My client are a fast growing SME who supply data and cyber security services into the public and private sectors.

They are looking to hire a Data Scientist to join their team, and support on a range of projects, into a range of clients and sectors.

You will be working on important government projects as part of the role, so will gain a security clearance (must be eligible ).

If you are to be considered for the role, you must have experience of Data Science in a professional environment where you have been a go-to figure for junior staff . You must also be a confident speaker, having worked in a client facing, advisor or consultancy environment. Strong ability with technologies/skills like Python (and other coding language), Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, database technologies (SQL or NoSQL) .

If the above is a good match for your background and what you are interested in then please send a CV to or message me on WhatsApp if you have any questions

About Capgemini Invent

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

YOUR ROLE

Capgemini Invent is hiring proven Life Sciences leaders to drive transformational change for our clients and their customers; a team who are relentless in the pursuit of improving patient outcomes within Pharma & MedTech. As part of the sector leadership team, you will help to set a visionary direction that maximises the market opportunity lead delivery of the strategy, develop our team and position our offers and services for positive outcomes with our clients.  We are looking for individuals with experience selling professional consulting services and building CXO relationships within the Life Sciences sector. You will work on a range of engagements across the value chain and provide breadth of knowledge as well as utilising your own specialism and expertise. 

As we continue to grow our focus on MedTech (Medical Technology sector), we seeking a Director with domain experience and a track record of delivering value for clients or organisations who are focused on the development and commercialization of medical devices and technologies that improve patient care and healthcare outcomes. This role will contribute to the overarching Life Sciences sector performance, with a clear focus and accountability on building our MedTech business growth. 

In this role you will play a key role in: 

• As a Life Sciences Director focusing specifically on MedTech, you’ll help set the direction, driving forward the business, inspire others with an entrepreneurial attitude to a new growth area, model our values and behaviors, and coach and develop junior members of the team.  

• You’ll be able to use your deep sector and consulting expertise to help clients in your chosen area of specialism (in one or more of the following): Enterprise Transformation and Healthcare Integration, Research & Development, Device Commercialisation and Connected Health 

• You’ll be able to draw on practical experience and knowledge of Medical Devices and the strategic capability required to maximise their success within one or more of the following product categories: Diagnostics , Remote Monitoring, Procedure and Connected/ Wearables. 

• You will be able to demonstrate strong experience within a sell & deliver model, balancing your commercial ability to seek out growth with clients and leading project teams to achieve successful outcomes for our client’s problems and strategic ambitions 

• You will lead the growth of our key MedTech Accounts developing strong C-suite relationships, demonstrating account leadership, setting account strategy, collaborating with our global capabilities and leading strategy execution. 

• You’ll take an active role in the growth and development of the team, building our capability through recruitment, coaching and professional development – with a focus on harnessing the MedTech capability in-house and seeking future talent in line with our growth areas.  

• Be an authority and thought leader within the MedTech sector with a strong grasp of the wider healthcare ecosystem, proven track record and highly regarded amongst the network 

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: 

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. 

• Group Collaboration – Harnessing the capabilities across Capgemini Group alongside Invent, accountability for sector growth, building capability and GTM proposition development for MedTech 

• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. 

• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. 

YOUR PROFILE

• To be successful you’ll bring strong consulting and personal skills with the ability to overcome internal barriers with drive, determination and influencing skills. You’ll have a natural ability to work in mixed teams of colleagues and senior executives and possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll understand the importance of developing a collaborative style and of having fun in the work we do. 

• Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. 

• Experience of proposition building and delivery.  

• Business development – utilising a combination of the organisation’s broader pre-existing relationships, company relationships and your own network, you’ll be generating c.£2m of consulting revenues (Director

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE?

NEED TO KNOW

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work.

We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

CSR:

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about.  In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.