Development Scientist

Stem Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the diagnostics industry is seeking a Development Scientist to support projects in Stirlingshire. The role is critical for product development and includes responsibilities such as planning laboratory experiments and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a technical degree and have experience in the diagnostics field, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the diagnostics industry.
• Practical laboratory experience.
• Motivated, deadline-oriented, and committed to continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing, and documenting laboratory experiments.
• Ensuring compliance with quality procedures and safety standards.
• Conducting research and performing QC tests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical support

Laboratory organisation

Education

Graduate in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, is seeking a Development Scientist to support upcoming projects based at their site in Stirlingshire. This role is crucial in supporting the company s rapid growth through product development and technical support for lateral flow tests. The Development Scientist will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with quality procedures and safety standards while maintaining laboratory organisation and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will work closely with the R&D team to conduct research, perform QC tests, manufacture test components, and provide technical support to customers.

• Graduate in a technical discipline (e.g., Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology)
• Experience in the diagnostics industry
• Practical laboratory experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with customers
• Motivated, deadline-oriented, and committed to continual improvement

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.