Data Control Scientist

As a Data Control Scientist, you’ll be an integral part of the data team within our wider laboratory structure. You will support the Sample Programme Manager in auditing the programs ensuring that our laboratory, potable, and waste sampling meet the highest standards of accreditation (ISO17025, DWTS, MCERTS).

Key responsibilities include:

• Playing a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive.
• Managing data flow processes and guiding the direction for both the laboratory and sampling teams.
• Developing new laboratory processes and creating innovative data integration tools.
• Leading the rollout of a new sample manager and IT infrastructure, acting as a subject matter expert for these systems, and providing training for other team members.

This role is based in Reading (RG2 6AD) on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in the office).

What you should bring to the Data Control Scientist role?

• A scientific background, ideally in chemistry or microbiology, would be advantageous.
• Strong experience handling and manipulating large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and internal teams.
• Proven experience in delivering and managing multiple projects simultaneously, as this role will be working across two teams every week.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £30,400 to £45,600 per annum.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.