Science Work, Jobs in Bedford (with Salaries)

Extraction Chemist
Tetra Tech —Bedford
- From £26,318 a year
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- Computer skills
Extraction Chemist - GLP
Tetra Tech —Bedford
- From £26,318 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Trainee Concrete & Screed Laboratory Technician
Cemfloor —Royston
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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Research Assistant (Genomics Core) (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £35,608 a year
- Research
- University
11d
Laboratory Analyst - Dose Analysis
Labcorp —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
12d
Laboratory Technician
Smiths Metal Centres —Biggleswade
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maths
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
4d
Scientist (Client-dedicated)
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Stevenage
- Full-time
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
9d
Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £35,608 a year
- Master's degree
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
MS Laboratories —Wellingborough
- £14.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Quick apply
Research Assistant (Halim Lab) (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £35,608 a year
- Organisational skills
BioAnalytical Scientist
Eurofins UK PSS —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Study Coordinator - Environmental Science
Labcorp —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
4d
Research Laboratory Technician (Part Time, Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,951 - £39,906 a year
- Part-time
- University
11d
Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Technician - Part IB Organic and Inorganic
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £27,319 - £31,236 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
Research Assistant/Associate in Trustworthy Generative AI for Computational Science (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £34,610 - £46,049 a year
- Call to connect
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
Research Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,951 - £39,906 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
12d
GCSE Science Tutor (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
Emperia College —Luton
- £15 - £20 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Ecologist, Brighton, East Sussex
CSA environmental —Baldock
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology 12-month FTC
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Bedford
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Training & development
4d
Junior Scientist - Cell Specialist
Phytoform Labs Ltd —Harpenden
- £38,000 - £39,400 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d

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Extraction Chemist

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Job details

Permanent
From £26,318 a year

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Computer literacy
Stakeholder liaison
GCSE
Quality control
Computer skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Instrumentation calibration
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Extraction Chemist

Join Tetra Tech as an extraction Chemist: No prior laboratory experience required, develop analytical expertise in a UKAS‑accredited laboratory

Purpose and scope of the role:

This full‑time, permanent Extraction Chemist position is based at Tetra Tech’s Bedford laboratory. You will carry out routine extractions, sample preparation and instrument support within a commercial analytical team serving water, utilities, agrochemical and defence clients. Daily activities include performing extractions to established quality procedures, maintaining consumables and bench equipment, and contributing to calibration and equipment checks. You will work in a laboratory that has an international reputation for resolving complex analytical challenges and was among the first in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for PFAS analysis. Project work ranges from short monitoring campaigns to multi‑stage remediation programmes; you will collaborate with analysts, chemists and technicians across the laboratory team to deliver timely, regulatory‑compliant results. The role forms part of an Extraction Development scheme, with regular performance reviews that support salary progression.

Your impact in this position:

In the short term you will ensure consistent, high‑quality sample processing and support routine reporting. Over the medium term you will contribute to method optimisation and support larger remediation and monitoring projects, increasing your technical autonomy. Long term, the role provides a clear path to senior analyst or method development positions within the laboratory, with opportunities to lead client programmes and specialise in PFAS or pesticide residue work on significant, multidisciplinary projects.

Core capabilities:

Technical laboratory practice: Competent execution of extraction and sample preparation techniques, accurate use of pipettes, balances and standard bench equipment.
Quality and compliance: Understanding and application of QC/QA procedures, record keeping and adherence to UKAS‑style accreditation requirements.
Time and task management: Ability to prioritise variable workflows, meet turnaround targets and adapt to changing project demands.
Team collaboration and communication: Effective liaison with colleagues and clients, clear written and verbal reports and readiness to seek guidance when needed.
Safety and risk awareness: Safe handling of chemicals, solvents and potentially biohazardous samples; adherence to COSHH and laboratory safety protocols.

Skills, qualifications and experience:

A keen interest in science, with a minimum of grade 5 or higher in Maths and English GCSE, attention to details and basic IT skills.

Work patterns & locations

Based in Bedford, laboratory‑based role with five days on site. Two working patterns available: Monday - Friday, 14:00 - 22:00 and Sunday - Thursday 9:00 - 17:00. Salary starts at £26,318.

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Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

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