Senior Applications Scientist, New Milton

Are you an experienced Scientist with a strong background in filtration, laboratory testing or regulated environments such as pharmaceutical or life sciences? Do you enjoy being the go-to technical expert supporting customers, developing new products and solving complex problems? Were supporting a specialist engineering and manufacturing business in New Milton who are looking to recruit a Senior Scientist to join their Technical team.Whats the role all about? This is a hands-on, senior-level role where youll act as a key technical expert across the business. Youll be responsible for providing technical support to customers and internal teams , leading product development activities and ensuring products meet strict regulatory and performance standards.Youll also play a key role in customer engagement, validation, testing and problem resolution , making this a highly varied and influential position. Key responsibilities Act as a technical expert and main point of contact for customer and internal queries Identify and develop new product opportunities and solutionsLead prototype development, testing and material evaluation Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities Provide technical support across production, quality and commercial teams Investigate and resolve customer issues, complaints and returns Compile detailed technical reports, test results and recommendationsDevelop validation documentation, test methods and quality procedures Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate filtration solutions Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer accounts Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams Assess supplier data and ensure all product claims are accurate and compliantWhat youll need To succeed in this role, youll bring: Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Strong experience within a laboratory or scientific environment Experience working in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical, food or similar) Knowledge of filtration products and techniquesExperience working to GMP / FDA standards Strong understanding of cleanroom environments (Class 8 or higher) Experience producing technical documentation and validation reports Strong problem-solving skills (8D, Six Sigma or similar) Desirable MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline Experience within the filtration industryKnowledge of microbiological techniques and environmental monitoring Experience presenting at seminars or conferences Experience running testing at customer sites Experience auditing suppliers About you Youre a confident, technically strong scientist who enjoys solving problems and working closely with both customers and internal teams.Youll be: Hands-on and detail-focused A strong communicator, both written and verbal Able to manage multiple projects and priorities A collaborative team player Methodical and organised in your approach Focused on delivering high-quality, compliant solutions Salary and benefits£50,000 per annum5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life Assurance Cover Employee Assistance Programme Interested? If youre a Senior Scientist with filtration or regulated industry experience looking for a role where you can make a real impact, wed love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ