SGS
Molecular Biology QC Analyst

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SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.
Role: Molecular Biology QC Analyst
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow, Clydebank
Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday
Salary: From £25,000
Industry: Life Science
Job Description
At SGS, you'll play a vital role in supporting the development of vaccines, biologics, and advanced therapies that improve lives around the world. We're looking for a motivated QC Analyst to join our Molecular Biology team, performing high-quality testing in a fast-paced, regulated laboratory environment.
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What you'll be doing
- Perform molecular biology testing, including Real-Time PCR, following GLP, GMP and SOP requirements.
- Analyse, interpret and report laboratory data to a high standard.
- Support investigations, troubleshooting activities and CAPA processes.
- Carry out quality control checks and help maintain laboratory compliance.
- Work closely with scientists and laboratory leaders to deliver testing for global clients.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a Biological Science or related discipline and have hands-on laboratory experience gained through industry or university studies. You'll be passionate about science, thrive in a team environment, and enjoy working to quality standards and tight deadlines.
You'll stand out if you have:
- Experience with Molecular Biology techniques, particularly Real-Time PCR
- Experience working in a GLP, GMP, GCLP, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or other regulated laboratory environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality
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At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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