NCIMB Ltd are advertising for a Molecular Scientist. This role will be part of our Sequencing Team providing cGMP Microbial Identification and a next generation sequencing service to external clients. The ideal candidate will be educated to BSc or MSc level in microbiology or other biological discipline with some laboratory experience in a commercial setting. Experience of DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing and bioinformatics would be an advantage as well as working in an ISO 9001 or cGMP environment. NCIMB Ltd is a biotechnology and microbiology services company based in Aberdeen. We supply, identify, characterise, quantify and store microorganisms to support our customers in the pharmaceutical, food & drink and biotechnology and energy sectors, as well as carrying out research and development projects. The main role of a Molecular Scientist is to carry out the sequencing processes necessary to provide an accurate and reliable identification service within the requested timescale for internal and external customers. Responsibilities and Duties: · Co-operating in the efficient running of the identification service · Undertake Molecular Identification analysis as directed and to the satisfaction of customers · Commitment to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) as incorporated into the quality management system of the company. · Responsible for contributing to safe working environment by complying with laboratory codes of practice. · Learning new techniques as required · Communication with clients and suppliers by mail, telephone and in person · Ordering consumables, maintaining inventories and discarding expired materials · Carrying out routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment · Using relevant software to process data prepare reports. · This list of duties is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other reasonable duties from time to time