Lab-based Technical Support Scientist - Testing & Compliance

AliveDx; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Collaborative environment

Travel opportunities

Job summary

AliveDx, based at the ARC site near Penicuik (EH26 0BF), is seeking a Technical Support Scientist. The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, on-site.

You will conduct testing, assist with stability programmes, update SOPs, and contribute to technical documentation and reports, supporting product evaluations under senior guidance. You will join a collaborative, global diagnostics company and may travel occasionally with prior agreement.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques including blood group serology.
• Familiarity with tube technique and lab data analysis.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Organised, detail oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of raw materials, intermediates and final products.
• Assist in preparation and testing of samples for the stability programme with accurate documentation per GDP.
• Contribute to review and update of SOPs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support validation activities and product performance evaluations.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical documentation and scientific reports.
• Support product field trials and evaluation activities under supervision.
• Participate in departmental training and cross-functional support.

Skills

Lab techniques

Blood group serology

Documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisation

Collaboration

Education

Science degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

AliveDx, based at the ARC site near Penicuik (EH26 0BF), is seeking a Technical Support Scientist. The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, on-site.

You will conduct testing, assist with stability programmes, update SOPs, and contribute to technical documentation and reports, supporting product evaluations under senior guidance. You will join a collaborative, global diagnostics company and may travel occasionally with prior agreement.