Molecular Biology Scientist

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

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

• Role:Molecular Biology Scientist
• Job Type:Permanent
• Hours:35hours, Monday to Friday
• Salary:From £30,000

Please note:Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Job Description

we're looking for a talented Scientist to join our expert team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a molecular biologist with experience in a GLP, GMP, GCLP or other highly regulated laboratory environment who enjoys combining science, problem-solving, and project leadership in a fast-paced setting.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

Qualifications

Who we're looking for

You’ll have experience working in a regulated GLP, GMP or GCLP laboratory environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals, biotech, biologics, vaccines, or CRO/CDMO organisations.

We're interested in candidates who have:

• A degree in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline
• Strong hands-on molecular biology laboratory experience
• Experience working within a regulated environment (GLP, GMP, GCLP or equivalent)
• Excellent data analysis, problem-solving and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to challenging timelines

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.