Careers

Why join Prior?

Prior Scientific is an exciting and innovative global leader in the design and manufacture of precision positioning instrumentation and optical systems. 

Fascinating, cutting-edge applications

Our components and systems are used around the world by scientists and engineers in hundreds of applications. These range from creating faster and more efficient cancer screening techniques and drug development to on-board scanning and nanopositioning equipment on satellites.

As well as supplying components and imaging systems, we also work closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop customized equipment for their projects.

A global team, focused on staff well-being and development

We manufacture in three locations: Fulbourn and Paignton in the UK and Rockland, MA in the United States. We also have sales offices in the UK, US, Germany, Japan, and China.

The well-being of all our employees is crucial to the success of the business and we offer flexible working, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development,continuous training programs, and support for mental health.

At Prior, we believe employing the right people is more important than filling any specific vacancy, so if the right people are interested in working for us, we will consider applications.

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Current Vacancies

Prior Scientific operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Please do not submit CVs to Prior Scientific unless you are part of the PSL and have been engaged regarding a specific vacancy.

To be considered for the PSL please submit company details including terms of business to [email protected]

CVs submitted without consent will not be eligible for any recruitment / introduction fee and will be considered the property of Prior Scientific.

Please also note that agencies are not permitted to contact line managers directly via email or phone.