Associate Technician

Role: Associate Technician - Reagent Manufacturing

Location: Motherwell, Scotland

Hours: Full-time, shift-based (rotating day/night shifts)

Pay: £16.56 per hour (PAYE) OR £21.93 per hour (UMB)

Contract: Inside IR35 | x2 Contract Positions Available

An excellent opportunity has arisen for two Associate Technicians - Reagent Manufacturing to join one of our longstanding clients, an innovative scientific manufacturing business based in Motherwell, Scotland. These are full-time lab-based roles operating on a rotating shift schedule.

Benefits:

• Weekly competitive pay
• Generous holiday allowance
• Structured training and personal development opportunities
• Collaborative, team-driven laboratory setting
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge health diagnostics

The Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a scientific discipline
• Previous laboratory or scientific manufacturing experience in a regulated environment
• Ability to work independently and accurately within established procedures
• Strong attention to detail and precise documentation skills
• Competent with data entry and computer systems
• Effective communication and self-management skills
• Desirable: GMP/GLP/GDP familiarity and diagnostic manufacturing experience

The Role:

• Manufacture reagents in a GMP-compliant laboratory to support production timelines
• Prepare stock solutions and buffers according to batch requirements
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory and analytical equipment
• Complete batch records and documentation with accuracy and consistency
• Adhere to quality and regulatory protocols (GMP, GDP, GLP)
• Collaborate effectively with technicians, scientists, and production teams
• Contribute to SOP and WI updates and improvements as needed

Shift Pattern:

• Contractors will be allocated to one of three teams: Shift A, B, or C
• Fixed team assignment for contract duration
• Shifts run 07:00 - 19:00, rotating between days and nights
• Schedule operates on a structured rotation (see attached shift pattern)
• Includes some weekend working
• Shift Allowance applies to relevant hours

If you're keen to join an exceptional team offering hands-on laboratory work, a supportive culture, and opportunities to develop in a quality-driven scientific environment, then please apply to this Associate Technician - Reagent Manufacturing role below or call Chloe McCausland on during office hours.