Laboratory Technician – ICP Applications (3 Month FTC)

Devro; Moodiesburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Devro in Moodiesburn, Scotland is seeking a laboratory specialist to commission and run an ICP instrument and to train the Analytical Lab team. This role involves establishing procedures and ensuring timely, precise analyses.

The successful candidate will lead data recording and interpretation for management, maintain calibration and compliance, and contribute to quality improvements within operations. This is a 3-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant laboratory experience, with leadership time considered advantageous.
• Background in the food industry would be preferable but not essential.
• Experience working to GMP/GLP quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and enforce safety policies conforming to COSHH and risk assessment requirements.
• Organise and ensure routine and non-routine analyses are completed on time with reliable results.
• Troubleshoot ICP OES equipment and resolve unexpected performance issues.
• Record, analyse and present data to senior management.

Skills

ICP-OES

Wet chemistry

Data analysis

Effective communication

Time management

Education

BSc in scientific field

HND in physical or life science

Tools

ICP-OES instrument

Modelling software

Job description

We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of Creating the Added Layer of Value’. Used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.

As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.

Our mission is to sustainably utilize technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible.

About the Role

The job holder is responsible for commissioning and effective running of the Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrument. This will be done by carrying out a variety of technical and experimental tasks to establish procedures and techniques for running the ICP instrument. This role also requires a transfer of knowledge to the Analytical Lab team members through training.

*Please note that this role is offered only as a 3-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• To lead by example and enforce company and departmental policies and procedures to comply with Health, Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessment requirements.
• To organise and ensure routine and non-routine analysis is completed on time and results are reliable and precise.
• To carry out troubleshooting and problem solving if any equipment (ICP OES) breaks down or does not generate the expected results.
• To record and analyse data, sometimes interpreting results to present to senior management.
• To maintain testing schedules for external compliance analysis and legislative requirements.
• To ensure all equipment is fit for purpose, maintained, serviced and calibrated as appropriate.
• To be a key member of various teams, which requires technical input and opinions.
• To lead the step change in Quality Control in terms of product and process analysis by developing ICP OES procedure, in-line techniques that can be widely and easily used within operations

About You

Experience

At least 3 years relevant laboratory experience, with time in a leadership position being advantageous. A background in the food industry would be preferable but not essential. Previous experience working to a high quality standard such GMP/GLP.

Skills

A working knowledge of ICP modelling software, wet chemistry and basic microbiology would be advantageous. Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point). Good mathematical ability. Must be detail oriented, have good time management skills, be well organised and be able to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to work effectively with colleagues.

Knowledge

BSc Degree in a related scientific field or a minimum of HND in a physical or life science. A full clean driving license.

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Devro.

Closing Date

19th November 2026

*Please note, closing dates are subject to change and, at time of high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.

Equality and diversity at Devro

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.