Associate Scientist 1 - Cell Biology - 12 Months FTC

Merck Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Associate Scientists to join their Cell Biology team in Glasgow. This role involves providing scientific support for GMP studies in a contract testing laboratory. You will be responsible for performing routine and custom studies, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Cell Biology, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to quality and safety. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful scientific research in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HND or higher qualification in Cell Biology or related discipline.
• Experience working to GLP and/or GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and custom GMP studies in the laboratory.
• Maintain good housekeeping and manage equipment maintenance.

Skills

Cell Biology

GMP Compliance

Planning and Organization

Communication Skills

Initiative and Drive

Education

HND or higher in Cell Biology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Your Role:

We have an excellent opportunity for two Associate Scientist 1 positions to join our Cell Biology team (Transmission Electron Microscopy) in Glasgow for a 12 Months FTC. In this role, you will provide scientific support in the conduct of routine and complex GMP studies performed within a contract testing laboratory. Your duties will include performing routine and custom GMP studies, maintaining good housekeeping, managing equipment maintenance, and controlling stock to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratories. You will work within the laboratory following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant compliance regulations to ensure that routine studies are completed on time and accurately recorded to meet scientific and GMP regulatory standards.

Who You Are:

• You have an HND or higher qualification in Cell Biology or a related Biological Science discipline.
• Ideally, you have prior knowledge and experience working to GLP and/or GMP in a similar environment.
• You are strongly focused on quality and safety.
• You possess strong planning and organizational skills.
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are self-motivated with strong initiative and drive.
• You are computer literate, ideally with prior knowledge of working with LIMS.