Science & Technology Recruitment

The Specialist Scientific Recruitment Agency who has provided exceptional client and recruitment solutions since 1989.

STR is a specialist employment agency providing skilled personnel to the UK science sector, serving blue-chip companies in Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Food, Materials, Biotechnology, Chemicals, and Polymers.

STR has provided exceptional recruitment solutions for over 30 years. Our extensive database of top candidates and experienced recruitment consultants maintain our strong reputation in this competitive market.

Contact Us

Email: personnel@st-recruitment.co.uk
Tel: 01737 241823
Mobile: 0759 7222397

Science & Technology Recruitment, Executive House
Unit 4, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0JA

Services


Permanent positions


Temporary & Contract Positions


Applications, CVs and candidates’ enquiries

Selecting, telephone interviewing and provision of a shortlist of suitable candidates


Advertising

Selection and booking in appropriate scientific magazines, journals, newspapers, etc. Designing and production of advertising Ai artwork


Interviews

Handling of all administration, including interview feedback, rejections and processing of travelling expenses


Our introduction fee is highly competitive. Please call or email us for our full terms of business.

STR has an excellent track record in the rapid and accurate matching of job specifications to suitable candidates. On each enquiry, our highly experienced consultants work directly with the client to devise a detailed job description and then cross-match the search criteria with our extensive database of possible candidates. STR only submits candidate details that are an exact match to the prospective employer’s job specification.

STR‘s senior consultants are qualified scientists, enabling them to appraise all candidates on the STR database to determine their qualifications, relevant experience, career aspirations and personality profiling. STR will only put forward those candidates who fulfil all the criteria for a specific role, ensuring a smooth and targeted selection process.

Including management of payrolls

STR is a full-service agency covering the complete range of client recruitment needs:

Clients

STR is a national employment agency focused on supplying scientific staff to the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food, Materials, Biotechnology, Chemical, Engineering, and Polymer industries. All candidates are scientists and engineers, including early-career individuals with HND, HNC, BSc, MSc, PhD, and post-doctorate qualifications, as well as experienced professionals seeking career advancement or job satisfaction. Our database includes laboratory technicians to managerial experts. STR consultants are qualified scientists with relevant experience, enabling us to assess candidate’s technical skills and match them to employer’s needs. We specialize in research, development, and process production staffing, offering all levels of permanent and temporary scientific roles.

Many companies use STR as an extension of their own personnel departments. In this way, they are able to obtain pre-selected and pre-interviewed candidates who are genuinely suitable and interested in the advertised post.

Candidates

STR is a national recruitment agency focused on scientists and engineers. Our qualified consultants assess candidates' technical skills to match them with employer needs. We specialize in research, development, and process employment opportunities, offering a range of permanent and temporary staff, from school leavers to senior management. Many companies utilise STR as an extension of their personnel departments to access pre-selected, suitable candidates.

Register with us

To register with Science and Technology Recruitment, email your CV and a covering letter detailing your ideal position, salary expectation, preferred UK location, and contact number. STR will acknowledge receipt and handle your details confidentially, notifying you of suitable vacancies via email.

Please Note: STR only accepts candidates who reside within the United Kingdom mainland. WE ARE UNABLE TO RESPOND TO ANY ENQUIRIES FROM OVERSEAS.

Our commitment to quality service has fostered long-lasting relationships, as evidenced by the repeat users who consistently choose us for their recruitment needs.

“I can't thank STR enough for their support and their patience throughout my job search”

-Jonathan, who is now working as a Biotech Engineer in Reading, UK

“STR consultants are not only professional but also genuine, kind and helpful and even made sure I was settling into my new job ” 

-Liza, who is now happily working in a major medical device company in Cheshire, UK

 “STR provides quality candidates with thorough screening, ensuring applicants have the right skills and cultural fit. Their professionalism and industry knowledge makes hiring easier, helping us focus on our main business”

-HR from a major pharmaceutical company in Oxford, UK

For More Information, Get in Touch

We have scientific recruitment consultants available for any inquiry you might have. Our team is equipped to assist you in finding the right candidates or opportunities within the science and technology sectors. Feel free to reach out with your specific needs or questions.