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.
Benefits
* 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
Requirements
* 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
Role
* 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.
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