Assay Development Scientist

CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD · Motherwell, Scotland

Assay Development Scientist at CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD, based in Motherwell, Scotland, paying £12.71 - £37.50 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£12.71 - £37.50 per hour
Location
Motherwell, Scotland
Contract
Contract
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
30 Aug 2026
Sector
Research Scientist

About 27% above the going rate for research scientist

Reference https://www.clearlinerecruitment.co.uk/job/assay-development-scientist/

About the role

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 removed] between 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Reference: https://www.clearlinerecruitment.co.uk/job/assay-development-scientist/ · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 30 Aug 2026 · Listed via CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD

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