Associate Scientist

Role: SDI 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 SDI Associate Scientist role below or call Chloe McCausland on between 8:30am and 5:00pm.