Technical Service Scientist 1 year fixed contract

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacture of immunoaffinity products seeks a Technical Services Scientist in Glasgow. This role focuses on analyzing contaminants in food and feed, providing customer support, and developing analytical methods. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field and practical laboratory experience, particularly in HPLC systems. A commitment to excellence and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health care

Death in service benefit

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or extensive experience in analytical chemistry.
• Laboratory experience through placements or prior roles.
• Competence in recording work accurately and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of contaminants in food & feed matrices.
• Provide product demonstrations to sales and customers.
• Produce analytical data for promotional materials.

Skills

HPLC-UV/FLD operation

Analytical report writing

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Food Science

Tools

HPLC-UV/FLD systems

Chromeleon Software

LC-MS/MS systems

Job description

Job Description

About us

R-Biopharm Rhône Ltd, located in Glasgow, Scotland is responsible for the manufacture of a wide range of immunoaffinity products and distributes R-Biopharm AG and partner products. The R-Biopharm Group has over 1,400 employees worldwide and is successfully represented in more than 120 countries.

At R-Biopharm Rhône we cultivate a cooperative and team-oriented way of working which is valued by our customers and science partners alike. We strive to be a dependable and competent consultant in all our fields of activity. We manufacture immunoaffinity products under brand names PREP, RHONE, EASI-EXTRACT and IMMUNOPREP ONLINE cartridges for use in food and feed analysis – to provide faster answers to the most diverse analytical challenges.

We consider it our corporate responsibility to act in a socially and ecologically acceptable way. In 2023, we achieved carbon neutrality to PAS 2060 standard for all Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions for business travel. We are committed to becoming net zero by 2045 in line with UK government targets and have been carbon neutral since 2022.

Summary of the Job

The Technical Services Scientist will;

Conduct analysis of contaminants and additives in food & feed matrices using the company’s range of immunoaffinity products in order to provide technical support to customers.

Provide practical demonstrations of the company’s products to the sales force, distributors and customers.

Communicate analytical results and findings through report writing and presentations.

Produce analytical data suitable for use in promotional materials, including but not limited to, posters and application notes.

Perform method development and validation of analytical methods.

Qualifications and Work Experience

Degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science or a related discipline or extensive work experience in analytical chemistry.

Laboratory experience (obtained from summer placement, university placement or previous job role).

Essential Experience & Knowledge

Able to operate HPLC-UV/FLD systems with relevant software.

Practical experience in the extraction of contaminants and additives from food & feed matrices or other complex matrices.

Accurate recording of experimental work and report writing.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Desirable Experience & Knowledge

Able to maintain and troubleshoot HPLC-UV/FLD systems with Chromeleon software.

Able to operate LC-MS/MS systems with relevant software.

Practical experience of clean-up techniques such as immunoaffinity columns or SPE columns.

Awareness of food & feed contaminant and additive legislation.

Awareness of working standards, for example ISO 9001 or similar.

What we offer:

Competitive salary

Private health care

Death in service benefit

Contributory pension scheme

We hold Investors In People Platinum Accreditation (which demonstrates our commitment to excellent employee engagement, communication, organisational culture and work practices)

Equal Opportunities

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. As a Confident Committed employer we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the organisation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a or long-term health condition and need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by [e-mail]

The closing date is 21st July 2025