Lead Molecular Biologist - Regulated Lab Expert

SGS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Annual leave + holidays

Enhanced parental pay

Length of Service Awards

Birthday day off

Gym membership discount

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Molecular Biology Scientist to join our Life Sciences team in the UK. This permanent role offers 35 hours a week and entails leading molecular biology testing in a GLP/GMP-regulated environment, with focus on delivering high-quality data and reports.

You will manage client studies from initiation to reporting, coordinate laboratory resources, and collaborate with QA and management to ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated GLP/GMP/GCLP laboratory environment.
• Degree in Molecular Biology or related field.
• Strong hands-on molecular biology laboratory experience.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client studies from initiation through to reporting, ensuring delivery to quality, regulatory and turnaround-time expectations.
• Perform molecular biology testing, data analysis and interpretation, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with clients, Quality Assurance teams and laboratory management to deliver exceptional service.
• Help coordinate laboratory resources, schedules and workloads to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Act as a scientific expert, troubleshooting technical challenges and supporting colleagues across the laboratory.

Skills

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology or related field

Job description

SGS is seeking a Molecular Biology Scientist to join our Life Sciences team in the UK. This permanent role offers 35 hours a week and entails leading molecular biology testing in a GLP/GMP-regulated environment, with focus on delivering high-quality data and reports.

You will manage client studies from initiation to reporting, coordinate laboratory resources, and collaborate with QA and management to ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery.