Industrial Scientist

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Fife is seeking an Industrial Scientist to enhance their Research and Development team. The successful candidate will focus on biopolymer products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to quality management systems. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience with analytical equipment like FTIR and viscometers, ready to deliver technical solutions and support client needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a related field required.
• Experience with biopolymer materials desired.
• Familiarity with analytical equipment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise biopolymer manufacture.
• Support R&D projects per client specifications.
• Maintain compliance with GLP and GMP standards.

Skills

Chemical Process Optimisation

Analytical Equipment

Biopolymers

Chemistry

Education

Relevant degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science

Tools

Rotational viscometer

FTIR

Thermogravimetric analyser (TGA)

UV-vis spectrophotometer (Nanodrop)

Job description

14640Permanent Competitive Site Based Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom Updated on: 11-06-2025

Role Overview

We are currently looking for an Industrial Scientist to join a leading biotechnology company based in the Fife area.

As the Industrial Scientist, you will be responsible for supporting the Research and Development team in undertaking projects as per client specifications, including meeting with clients, developing and optimising biopolymer manufacture and performance of biopolymer-based products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties as the Industrial Scientist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Contribute to the development of a Quality Management System aligned with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory standards such as writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments (RAs) and safety data sheets (SDS).

2. Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations to communicate test results and new developments to company managers and customers.

3. Provide technical consultation to customers on the biopolymer-based products, providing solutions to technical requirements.

4. Maintain accurate records of sample analyses and equipment calibrations in compliance with good laboratory and quality standards.

Role Requirements

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Industrial Scientist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science or related subjects.

2. Proven industry experience with biopolymer-based materials, ideally knowledge or experience working with chitin/chitosan.

3. A working knowledge and practical experience with analytical equipment such as rotational viscometer, FTIR, Thermogravimetric analyser (TGA) and UV-vis spectrophotometer (Nanodrop).

Key Words:
Industrial Scientist / Biotechnology / Biopolymers / Chemical Process Optimisation / Analytical Equipment / Quality Management System / GLP / GMP / Research and Development / Materials Chemistry

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

Biotechnology, Sustainable Science & Technologies,

Skills: Chemistry, Production, Science, TechOps

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