Principal Scientist

Principal Scientist focuses on · commitment to health, safety and quality.

Skills and requirements

• · Commitment to Health, Safety and Quality.
• · Experience in writing successful applications for Innovate and.
• · Have experience in leading teams of scientists, although not necessarily in a line management role.
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Confirmed role details

• · Proven expertise in one of the key group technical areas.
• · Strong in problem definition and problem solving.
• Be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
• To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Additional role context

• The Manufacturing Metrology Group at NPL has a mission to facilitate confidence in measurement data in manufacturing products and processes.
• We are now looking for a Principle Scientist to provide the scientific leadership to the group to help our scientists to achieve maximum impact to the Manufacturing industry.
• This will involve continuing to evolve the strategy for the group to deliver impactful, high quality research and commercial services.