Biomedical Science jobs in Scotland

Role: Associate Scientist

Location: Motherwell, Scotland

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £12.71–£13.50 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: 12-month contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an SDI Associate Scientist to join an innovative Research & Development team on a one-year contract. You will work within Assay Development, Molecular R&D or Reagents R&D, taking ownership of laboratory experiments that support the development of novel diagnostic assays in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Fully site based in Motherwell.

Benefits

· 12-month full-time contract

· Opportunity to work within an innovative diagnostics R&D environment

· Hands-on involvement in assay development projects

· Exposure to multidisciplinary and cross-functional scientific teams

· Opportunity to develop laboratory, data analysis and technical reporting skills

· Supportive and collaborative working environment

The Requirements

· Degree in Science or an equivalent professional or higher education qualification

· Proven hands-on experience working within a laboratory environment

· Confident carrying out experimental procedures with minimal supervision

· Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to laboratory work

· Good computer literacy and experience analysing scientific data

· Strong theoretical understanding of relevant scientific disciplines

· Working knowledge of GLP and GDP standards

· Understanding of Design Control, Health and Safety, biosafety, COSHH and risk management requirements

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Able to present scientific findings clearly to colleagues and cross-functional teams

· Proactive, curious and comfortable identifying errors or unusual results

The Role

· Plan and carry out small-scale experiments independently to support project objectives

· Assist with the design and development of complex experiments and diagnostic assays

· Support projects within Molecular, Reagents or Assay Development R&D

· Analyse experimental data and produce clear technical conclusions and recommendations

· Deliver summaries and findings within agreed project deadlines

· Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment in line with defined procedures

· Coordinate with external suppliers where equipment servicing or support is required

· Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records in accordance with Good Documentation Practice

· Act as a laboratory notebook reviewer where required

· Draft standard operating procedures and non-conformance reports

· Identify errors, unexpected results and opportunities for protocol improvement

· Suggest practical and innovative solutions to improve test methods

· Present work summaries during team and cross-functional meetings

· Contribute positively to team morale and collaborative working

· Ensure all work complies with relevant quality, regulatory and safety requirements

If you’re keen to join an exceptional team offering hands-on scientific responsibility, exposure to innovative diagnostic development and the opportunity to build your R&D career, then please apply to this Associate Scientist role below or call Chloe McCausland on 01273 063769 between 8:30am and 5:00pm.

Pay: £14.36-£16.92 per hour

Work Location: In person