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Biological Characterisation Scientist

Intertek • Melbourn, Royston

Salary

£36k – £36k

Posted

5 September 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Intertek is hiring a Biological Characterisation Scientist in Melbourn, a full-time scientific & qa role. The advertised salary is £36k – £36k. Intertek holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Description Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, Intertek is looking for a Biological Characterisation Scientist to join our expanding team in Melbourn. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic scientist who is looking to develop their career within a leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical testing laboratory. You'll work alongside experienced scientists, supporting the delivery of high-quality analytical services for a range of global clients while gaining han…

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Employer: Intertek — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £36k – £36k
How this salary compares: about 10% below the £40,675 median across 718 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Melbourn, Royston · Full-time
Posted: 5 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.