Overview

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).

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive.
• Manage data flow processes and guide the direction for both the laboratory and sampling teams.
• Develop new laboratory processes and create innovative data integration tools.
• Lead the rollout of a new sample manager and IT infrastructure, acting as a subject matter expert for these systems, and provide 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

• A scientific background, ideally in chemistry or microbiology, would be advantageous.
• Experience handling and manipulating large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and internal teams.
• 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 £31,775 to £45,600 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all by helping customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. We’re looking for passionate and skilled people who are committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work where every day you can make a difference. You’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: 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.