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.
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