Associate Scientist 2

Randstad Delivery; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Delivery in Witney, Oxfordshire seeks an Associate Scientist 2 to support Environmental Monitoring on a 30-week contract. You’ll perform routine monitoring, manage data, and maintain GMP/GLP compliant records, ensuring inspection readiness. The role emphasizes data integrity, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration within QA and Laboratory Operations. Salary £31,000 p.a.; starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP or GLP in a regulated manufacturing or lab setting.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with electronic quality or database systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping with trend analysis.
• Excellent time management and ability to work in cross-functional teams and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Monitoring Operations: perform routine monitoring, sample collection, labeling, and processing per protocols.
• Documentation & Record Management: maintain batch records, logbooks, and controlled documents; ensure inspection-ready state.
• Data Management & Reporting: input and verify monitoring data; prepare routine compliance summaries and reports; identify trends.
• Quality, Safety & Administrative Support: maintain GMP/GLP compliance; support audits; handle stock and scheduling.

Skills

GMP/GLP knowledge

MS Office suite

Data integrity & trend analysis

Documentation & record-keeping

Job description

Associate Scientist 2 - Environmental Monitoring Support

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Salary / Rate: £31,000 per annum

Contract Duration: 30 Weeks

Department: Quality Assurance / Laboratory Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliant Associate Scientist to join our team in Witney on a 30-week contract basis.

In this role, you will provide vital operational, laboratory, and administrative support for site Environmental Monitoring (EM) programmes. You will play a central role in maintaining a fully compliant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment through accurate sample collection, rigorous data management, trend analysis, and inspection-ready record keeping.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Environmental Monitoring Operations

• Perform routine environmental monitoring activities, sample collection, labeling, and processing in strict accordance with approved protocols.
• Support data trending and assist senior team members with investigations into out-of-trend environmental monitoring results.
• Ensure monitoring equipment, testing materials, and consumables are properly maintained, stocked, and prepared for use.
• Adhere strictly to GLP and GMP requirements across all monitoring duties.

Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date batch records, laboratory logbooks, worksheets, and controlled documentation.
• Review environmental monitoring records for accuracy and completeness to ensure an inspection-ready state.
• Collate, scan, file, archive, and retrieve paper and electronic laboratory records in line with site retention procedures.
• Assist with periodic document updates and policy reviews as assigned.

Data Management & Reporting

• Input, verify, and maintain monitoring data within electronic quality management systems and databases.
• Compile operational data for routine compliance summaries, technical reports, and team presentations.
• Identify data trends or discrepancies and communicate findings clearly to line management.

Quality, Safety & Administrative Support

• Maintain full compliance with site Quality Systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) regulations.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives by preparing required documentation.
• Provide day-to-day departmental support, including stock inventory control, order raising, and activity scheduling.

Key Requirements & Experience

• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles within a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Systems Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with electronic quality or database systems.
• Data Integrity & Precision: Outstanding attention to detail with strong record-keeping, trend analysis, and document review skills.
• Organization & Collaboration: Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize routine sampling tasks, work effectively in cross-functional teams, and follow strict protocols consistently.

Why Apply?

This contract position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on quality and environmental monitoring experience within a highly regulated manufacturing site, developing core skills in GMP compliance, data integrity, and laboratory operations.