Scientist

Job description

Scientist

Your Role:  

 

Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join our Virology team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing scientific support in the conduct of routine and complex GLP or GMP studies performed within a contract testing laboratory. You will in lead the performance of laboratory procedures, providing scientific support to laboratory staff and external clients for whom the work is being performed. Other duties include mentoring, training, reviewing data and driving quality improvements.

 

Further duties may include acting as Study Director or Responsible Scientist, as appropriate, on studies. You may also be required to maintain study records, including deviation records, to meet regulatory standards preparing documents related to studies and investigations, such as SOP’s, technical reports, summaries, protocols, etc., liaising with Commercial Operations, Development Services and Program Management to provide technical support for ongoing and upcoming projects and participating in external and internal client conference calls, meetings and audits.

 

This role forms part of our planned growth in Glasgow and is a pivotal role in Virology - a wonderful opportunity for an experienced professional to join us and develop their career with a business that is going from strength to strength.

 

Who you are:

 

·  You will have an HND or higher in a Biological Science discipline, with competent proven work experience in a similar environment; ideally with Cell Culture experience.
·  You will have prior knowledge and experience working to GLP / GMP standards.
·  Ideally you will have leadership experience or strong leadership qualities
·  You are strongly focused on quality and safety and have strong planning and organisational skills
·  You have good communication and interpersonal skills and are self-motivated, with strong initiative and drive
·  You have a good standard of written and spoken English and are computer literate, ideally with prior knowledge of working with LIMS

Job Requisition ID: 207001

Location: Glasgow

Career Level: C - Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model: full-time

US Disclosure
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

North America Disclosure
The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday.

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