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Associate Scientist

Motherwell
£28k – £33k/yr
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Associate Scientist Role

Talentmark are recruiting for an Associate Scientist to join a company in the medical devices industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully site-based in Motherwell.

  • Conduct and plan small-scale experiments independently.
  • Assist in the design and development of complex experiments and multiple diagnostic assays.
  • Analyse experimental data and deliver clear technical conclusions, summaries, and recommendations.
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
  • Proactively identify errors or out-of-trend results, suggesting inventive solutions and continuous improvements to protocols and test methods.
  • Present summaries of work at team meetings and to cross-functional groups.

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Your Background

  • Hold a relevant degree in a scientific subject.
  • Working knowledge of GLP/GDP standards, Design Control, Health & Safety, biosafety protocols, COSHH, and risk management compliance.
  • You are a methodical, detail-oriented, and curious scientist who excels in laboratory execution and thrives in collaborative team settings.
  • You have exceptional attention to detail, strong numeracy skills, and a proactive approach.
  • Strong communication skills with a track record of effectively presenting scientific data to peers and cross-functional teams.

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Company

Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical and medical device companies that help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

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For more information, or to apply for this Associate Scientist, please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@talentmark.co.uk. Please quote reference 198 095.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Skills

Experimental Planning
Diagnostic Assay Development
Data Analysis
Laboratory Equipment Calibration
GLP
GDP
Design Control
Health & Safety
Biosafety Protocols
COSHH
Risk Management
Scientific Communication
Numeracy Skills
Technical Writing

Location

Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

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