Careers in Laboratories
At RPS, we use deep expertise to help solve problems that matter for our clients. We do this by helping our people embrace new opportunities and realise their potential. Take the next step in your career by joining our Laboratories team, and build a career that means something to you.
Careers with purpose
Within our state-of-the-art laboratories in Bedford and Manchester, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct investigations and formulate effective solutions to help our clients comply with international quality standards, maximum residue limits (MRLs), environmental regulations, and much more.
Join us and help make our world a better and safer place.
We're leading the way
As an equal opportunities’ employer, RPS champions its dynamic and varied workforce, committed to fostering a positive impact on the planet and shaping a better future for everyone.
Together, we are not just envisioning change – we are driving it.
Our Manchester laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain MCERTS accreditation for the analysis of stack emissions.
We provide catered solutions to our clients within the Stack market, and we have a team of experts readily available to provide them with niche and specific solutions.
We collaborate with our clients, to design a tailored analytical programme to meet their complex regulatory needs. Leveraging our state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Our Bedford laborat0ry was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for the analysis of PFAS chemicals following the monitoring required at the Buncefield oil terminal.
We have been instrumental in providing analytical support during the remediation and clean-up project and subsequent routine monitoring.
RPS has an extensive network of partner laboratories worldwide that enables us to receive testing samples from across the globe.
Values that define our culture
We champion the role of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, paving the way for a future where every voice is heard, and every talent is recognized. We are passionate about sustainability, understanding that responsible practices today shape a better tomorrow. Our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion efforts strive to create an environment where everyone, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, RPS champions its dynamic and varied workforce, committed to fostering a positive impact on the planet and shaping a better future for everyone.
Together, we are not just envisioning change – we are driving it.
What can we offer you?
Creating the right culture.
Each and every one of our colleagues has a unique identity. Together, they make us who we are, and make every one of our 5,000+ strong team members across the globe, stronger. We are proud to have a working environment that is fair, inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
We invest in our people so that they can grow with us.
We value our people’s skills and talent. We promote their development through professional and training paths that allow each and every one of them to fully express their potential.
Making a difference, day in and day out.
Working to make a positive impact in our communities isn’t a footnote task, tagged on at the end of the day. At RPS, it’s what we do constantly, every single day. We believe in leveraging our diverse perspectives and experiences, to create social value in the communities we operate in.
Contributing to the quality of life and the enhancement of our environment.
At RPS, there’s never a dull moment as you work on some of the most exciting and challenging projects for our clients. We’re proud to solve problems that matter because, alongside our partners, we contribute to a better quality of life and the enhancement of our environment.
Using state of the art equipment, tools and platforms.
Picture yourself using the latest drones to fly over specific areas to scan and collect data, working together with artificial intelligence or researching something in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Using one of our in-house developed cloud-based solutions. so you can provide our clients with the right type of advice.
Register your interest
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