Clinical Research recruitment agencies
Clinical research scientists plan and conduct scientific experiments to test new ways of treating and managing medical conditions.
Most clinical research scientists have a degree in chemistry or biology. Entry requirements for such a degree course are usually two science A levels and five GCSEs, including science, maths and English. Many new entrants to the profession have relevant postgraduate qualifications, although those who do not may study for postgraduate qualifications on-the-job. Some employers prefer to take on candidates with previous laboratory experience.
Research scientists must be committed to learning throughout their careers. New technologies are constantly introduced into this industry and health and safety and legal and ethical requirements change frequently, meaning that it is essential for all scientists to keep themselves up-to-date with developments in their line of work.
Clinical research scientists may be employed by pharmaceutical and bioscience companies, the NHS and educational institutions. While employment opportunities are available throughout the country, competition for jobs can be intense. It is not uncommon for employers to use recruitment agencies to advertise their clinical research vacancies.
A clinical research scientist with a PhD may earn around £22,000 a year. Promotion prospects for research staff vary between employers. Some scientists move into more specialist research work while others progress into supervisory or management roles.
Atom Recruitment Ltd.
Industries covered: Biotechnology, plus: Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Food & Drink, Graduate, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, Purchasing, Sales, Science
Network Scientific Ltd.
Industries covered: Biotechnology, plus: Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Food & Drink, Health Care, Industrial, Manufacturing / Production, Pharmaceutical, Project Management, Science, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
Cranleigh Scientific
Industries covered: Biotechnology, plus: Aviation, Defence, Engineering, Environmental, Food & Drink, Graduate, Health & Safety, Manufacturing / Production, Pharmaceutical, Science, Energy / Renewable Energy
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Absolute Selection
Industries covered: Biotechnology, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Engineering, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Health Care, Industrial, Information Industry, IT, Manufacturing / Production, Media, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Purchasing, Science, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
Flexible Solutionz Limited
Industries covered: Biotechnology, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Charity, Child Care, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Defence, Domestic / Child Care, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Health Care, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Media, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rec 2 Rec, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy
Stafffinders Limited
Industries covered: Biotechnology, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Banking, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Graduate, Headhunting, Health Care, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rec 2 Rec, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Spa & Beauty, FMCG, Digital