Assay Development Scientist

Role: Assay Development Scientist

Location: Motherwell, Scotland (Onsite)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £12.71 - £14.02 per hour PAYE basic, plus holiday pay

Contract: 12 month contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assay Development Scientist to join one of our longstanding global healthcare clients at their Motherwell site.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative R&D team developing next-generation diagnostic technologies. You will be responsible for designing, executing and analysing experimental work while contributing to the development of innovative diagnostic products.

Benefits

12-month contract
25 days holiday + bank holidays
On-site and free parking
Opportunity to work for a global diagnostics leader
Collaborative research and development environment
Exposure to cutting-edge diagnostic technologies

The Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with industry experience
Experience within diagnostics or laboratory research
Knowledge of diagnostic immunoassay technology
Strong data analysis and computer skills
Excellent technical documentation and report writing skills
Experience working within GLP, GMP or GDP environments desirable
Experience with particle-based immunoassays, fluorescent detection or whole blood assays advantageous

The Role

Support multiple R&D workstreams from planning through to completion
Design, execute and improve experimental protocols
Perform laboratory testing and assay development activities
Analyse experimental data and provide technical recommendations
Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams

If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer innovative scientific projects and the opportunity to develop within a world-leading diagnostics organisation, then please apply to this Assay Development Scientist role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed