Scientist II

Werfen; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Bedford is seeking a professional for a laboratory position requiring the application of scientific methods and professional judgment. Responsibilities include scheduling tasks, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory notebooks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and relevant experience, with strong communication skills essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's, or 1 year with a Master's.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform duties above Scientist I level.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs tasks, analyzes data, and prepares reports.
• Maintains accurate and legible laboratory notebooks.
• Handles broad assignments involving multiple tasks.

Skills

Functional and Technical Skills

Oral and Written Communications

Managing and Measuring Work

Personal Learning

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Job description

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Performs a broad range of laboratory work requiring application of professional judgment in the selection of specialized methods and techniques, and their application to specific tasks.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Understands the application of the scientific method to experimental design and problem solving; applies knowledge and experience to solve a variety of laboratory problems; communicates results, problems, and progress to supervisor.
• Schedules own activities in accordance with assignments and priorities; detects problems in routine procedures caused by instrument difficulties, or in reagent preparation and/or handling; suggests modifications in protocols and/or methods.
• Understands general requirements and approach for completion of broad objectives. May be required to define intermediate objectives.
• Schedules specific tasks, performs tasks, analyzes data, provides input in the interpretation of data, collates results, prepares reports, and assesses progress relative to objectives.
• Maintains accurate, precise, and legible laboratory notebooks; writes reports and communicates progress periodically.
• Achieves broader professional judgment and experience through periodic training and continuing scientific literature review.
• Able to handle broad assignments and objectives involving multiple tasks; applies experimental design principles; recommends improvements in routine analytical methods.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• Contacts may be primarily within the immediate organization.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Functional and Technical Skills, Oral and Written Communications, Managing and Measuring Work, Personal Learning, Problem Solving.
• Must be capable of applying general scientific methods and theoretical knowledge to tasks within one area of expertise.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Overview

Position Summary:

Performs a broad range of laboratory work requiring application of professional judgment in the selection of specialized methods and techniques, and their application to specific tasks.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

Understands the application of the scientific method to experimental design and problem solving; applies knowledge and experience to solve a variety of laboratory problems; communicates results, problems, and progress to supervisor.

Schedules own activities in accordance with assignments and priorities; detects problems in routine procedures caused by instrument difficulties, or in reagent preparation and/or handling; suggests modifications in protocols and/or methods.

Understands general requirements and approach for completion of broad objectives. May be required to define intermediate objectives.

Schedules specific tasks, performs tasks, analyzes data, provides input in the interpretation of data, collates results, prepares reports, and assesses progress relative to objectives.

Maintains accurate, precise, and legible laboratory notebooks; writes reports and communicates progress periodically.

Achieves broader professional judgment and experience through periodic training and continuing scientific literature review.

Able to handle broad assignments and objectives involving multiple tasks; applies experimental design principles; recommends improvements in routine analytical methods.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• Contacts may be primarily within the immediate organization.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Functional and Technical Skills, Oral and Written Communications, Managing and Measuring Work, Personal Learning, Problem Solving.
• Must be capable of applying general scientific methods and theoretical knowledge to tasks within one area of expertise.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

Knowledge acquired through a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Experience:

Bachelor’s plus 3 years of relevant experience or

Master’s plus 1 year of relevant experience

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Duties require broad use and application of scientific principles, theories and concepts in field of expertise.

Must demonstrate the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities higher than Scientist I level.

International Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel Requirements: