Associate Scientist 1
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your role: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist 1 to join our Clearance Services team in Stirling on a 6 month FTC. In this role, you are responsible for the performance of custom GLP studies and maintain housekeeping, equipment maintenance and stock control to ensure the running of the laboratories. You will work within the laboratory following Standard Operating Procedures and compliance regulations to ensure routine and custom studies are completed on time and accurately recorded to meet appropriate scientific and GLP regulatory standards. This role will appeal to those who are eager to learn a new field and progress their career in a fast paced and rapidly growing team.
Who you are:
- A Bachelor of Science degree or associated Biological Science field, with proficient scientific laboratory experience preferred but not crucial or recent graduates.
- Knowledge / experience in cell culture, reagents preparation, ELISA and cell based assays would be adventurous.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work within a fast-paced environment, with a strong problem-solving ability
- Computer literate, ideally with prior knowledge of working with LIMS
- You will ideally have prior knowledge and experience working to GLP and / or GMP in a similar working environment (not essential)
- You are strongly passionate about quality and safety, with excellent planning
- You will be naturally self-motivated with strong initiative and drive
- You will have good communication skills, with proficient written and spoken English.
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Associate Scientist 1 roles across Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,519 - £36,142 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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