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Associate Scientist 2

EMD Group · Glasgow, UK
Posted Jul 29, 2026

<p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Work Your Magic with us! </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"> </p><br><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Your Role:</strong> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist to join our Molecular Biology team with a focus on Pathogen Detection (qPCR). The post holder will perform routine and custom GMP studies as required, maintain good laboratory housekeeping and working practices, maintain equipment and control stock to ensure the smooth running of the laboratories. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This role will be working on a condensed hours (4 day working week) and will include working 1 in 4 weekends.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This role will be offered as either an Associate Scientist 1 (9 or 12 month fixed term contract) or Associate Scientist 2 (permanent role) depending on the level of experience of the successful candidate.

We welcome applicants who have recently completed their degree or those with existing work experience. If applying as an Associate Scientist 2 candidate the role will also include training and mentoring junior members of staff, actively contributing to key projects within the departments, and driving forward quality improvement initiatives.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0cm;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Educated to minimum of HND level in Molecular Biology or associated Biological Science discipline</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ideally you will have knowledge / experience in relevant PCR techniques, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid extractions or any other associated Molecular techniques.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to prioritise own workload and work within a fast-paced environment, with a strong problem-solving ability</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Must be self-motivated, with high levels of initiative, facing challenges with energy, drive and the need to finish, with a strong focus on quality and safety</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively, with good communication and interpersonal skills</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Computer literate, ideally with prior knowledge of working with LIMS</span></li></ul><br><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong> We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.

Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!</span></span></p><p> </p>

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