Assay Development Scientist

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

On-site parking

Global diagnostics leader

Collaborative R&D environment

Exposure to cutting-edge diagnostics

Job summary

Clearline Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Assay Development Scientist for our global healthcare client in Motherwell. This is a full-time, 12-month onsite role focused on designing, executing and analysing experimental work to advance next-generation diagnostic products.

You will support multiple R&D workstreams, perform laboratory testing and maintain accurate records. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and experience in diagnostics or laboratory research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with industry experience.
• Experience within diagnostics or laboratory research.
• Knowledge of diagnostic immunoassay technology.
• Strong data analysis and computer skills.
• Excellent technical documentation and report writing skills.
• Experience with GLP, GMP or GDP environments desirable.
• Experience with particle-based immunoassays, fluorescent detection or whole blood assays advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple R&D workstreams from planning through to completion.
• Design, execute and improve experimental protocols.
• Perform laboratory testing and assay development activities.
• Analyse experimental data and provide technical recommendations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Role: Assay Development Scientist

Location: Motherwell, Scotland (Onsite)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £12.71 - £14.02 per hour PAYE basic, plus holiday pay

Contract: 12 month contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assay Development Scientist to join one of our longstanding global healthcare clients at their Motherwell site.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative R&D team developing next-generation diagnostic technologies. You will be responsible for designing, executing and analysing experimental work while contributing to the development of innovative diagnostic products.

Benefits

• 12-month contract
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• On-site and free parking
• Opportunity to work for a global diagnostics leader
• Collaborative research and development environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge diagnostic technologies

The Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with industry experience
• Experience within diagnostics or laboratory research
• Knowledge of diagnostic immunoassay technology
• Strong data analysis and computer skills
• Excellent technical documentation and report writing skills
• Experience working within GLP, GMP or GDP environments desirable
• Experience with particle-based immunoassays, fluorescent detection or whole blood assays advantageous

The Role

• Support multiple R&D workstreams from planning through to completion
• Design, execute and improve experimental protocols
• Perform laboratory testing and assay development activities
• Analyse experimental data and provide technical recommendations
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams