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.