Associate Scientist

Role:
Associate Scientist (Fixed Term Contract).

Location:

Central Scotland - Stirlingshire / Maxim Park, Motherwell (Permanent move to Motherwell planned mid-2026).

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday (standard daytime laboratory hours). Pay: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate Scientist to join one of our longstanding clients, a global life sciences organisation, based in Central Scotland. This role sits within a research and development environment, supporting assay development activities across multiple scientific teams. You will contribute to laboratory-based research, method development, and analytical testing, working in compliance with GLP, cGMP, and regulatory standards.

These positions are offered on a fixed-term contract basis, with seven roles available, all of which are fully site-based.

• Opportunity to work within a leading global life sciences organisation
• Exposure to assay development and analytical R&D projects
• Collaborative, science-led working environment
• Fixed-term contract with competitive salary
• Long-term site stability with planned relocation to a modern facility in Motherwell

• Degree qualified in a scientific discipline
• Suitable for graduate-level candidates and above
• Previous laboratory experience within an academic or industry setting
• Strong understanding of GLP and laboratory compliance standards
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong computer literacy and data analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills
• Proactive, methodical and well-organised approach to work

• Conduct and plan small-scale laboratory experiments aligned with project goals
• Execute and complete experiments independently, delivering clear analysis and conclusions within set deadlines
• Assist in the design of more complex experiments
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with defined protocols
• Develop, document and follow SOPs and quality documentation relevant to your work area
• Train team members on laboratory procedures where required
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with health & safety, biosafety, COSHH, and regulatory requirements
• Act as a reviewer for laboratory notebooks, ensuring accurate and compliant record keeping
• Highlight and elevate any out-of-trend results to support continuous improvement

If you're keen to join an exceptional scientific team within a global organisation offering exposure to innovative R&D work, then please apply to this Associate Scientist role below or call Chloe at Clearline Recruitment on (phone number removed) between 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.