Senior Research and Development Scientist

Role: Senior Research and Development Scientist

Location: Motherwell, Scotland (Onsite)

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £14.95 – £16.20 per hour PAYE basic, plus holiday pay

Contract: 12 month contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research and Development Scientist to join one of our longstanding global healthcare clients at their Motherwell site.

Working within the R&D team, you will lead complex experimental programmes, provide technical leadership and contribute to the development of next-generation diagnostic products.

Benefits

• 12-month contract
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free, on-site parking
• Opportunity to work for a global diagnostics leader
• Senior technical role with project ownership
• Collaborative and innovative R&D environment

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline
• Significant industry laboratory experience
• Strong project planning and scientific data analysis experience
• Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to lead complex workstreams independently
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior scientists
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP and GDP environments

The Role

• Lead complex experimental programmes from concept through to design transfer
• Plan and coordinate technical workstreams
• Analyse complex scientific data and provide recommendations
• Prepare and review technical documentation
• Present findings to internal stakeholders
• Support product development and design transfer activities
• Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance
• Drive continuous improvement and laboratory excellence

If you’re keen to join an exceptional team who can offer technical leadership opportunities and involvement in innovative diagnostic product development, then please apply to this Senior Research and Development Scientist role below or call Chloe McCausland on [phone removed] between 8:30am – 5:00pm.