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Molecular Biology Scientist
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We are SGS
We are the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Life Sciences services
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 Scientist
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Glasgow, Clydebank
- Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday
- Salary: From £30,000
- Industry: Life Science
Job Description
We're looking for a talented Scientist to join our expert team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a molecular biologist with experience in a GLP, GMP, GCLP or other highly regulated laboratory environment who enjoys combining science, problem-solving, and project leadership in a fast-paced setting.
What you'll be doing
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- Lead and manage client studies from initiation through to reporting, ensuring delivery to quality, regulatory and turnaround-time expectations.
- Perform molecular biology testing, data analysis and interpretation, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
- Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and continuous improvement activities.
- Work closely with clients, Quality Assurance teams and laboratory management to deliver exceptional service.
- Help coordinate laboratory resources, schedules and workloads to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
- Act as a scientific expert, troubleshooting technical challenges and supporting colleagues across the laboratory.
Qualifications
Who we're looking for
You'll have experience working in a regulated GLP, GMP or GCLP laboratory environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals, biotech, biologics, vaccines, or CRO/CDMO organisations.
We're interested in candidates who have:
- A degree in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline
- Strong hands-on molecular biology laboratory experience
- Experience working within a regulated environment (GLP, GMP, GCLP or equivalent)
- Excellent data analysis, problem-solving and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to challenging timelines
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Additional Information
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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