Associate Scientist 3
- Recruiter
- Merck RPO
- Location
- Glasgow
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 15 May 2021
- Closes
- 16 May 2021
- Sectors
- Scientific & Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.
Your role: As an Associate Scientist 3 within our Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) group in our Glasgow, Scotland facility, your activities will support commercial biosafety testing within the organization, specifically using NGS platforms. You are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, and are required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/ documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfils generally accepted professional/ industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles and applications as they apply to your position.
Your primary responsibilities will be to provide support for the day to day operation of the facility and to contribute to the timely execution of NGS service offerings for our customers. You will liaise closely with laboratory management, bioinformatics and support staff to ensure internal and external expectations are met or exceeded. You will be responsible for performing custom and routine NGS testing in accordance with all SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP). You will be expected to lead by example and work collaboratively to advance the application of NGS in the field of biosafety testing.
Who You Are:
- Have a broad working knowledge and experience with relevant laboratory practices, techniques, equipment (including automation), materials and mathematical calculations
- Educated to degree level within a Science discipline
- Ability to contribute immediately with little training and supervision
- Experience working in a regulated environment (GMP/GLP) is critical, but may be gained on-the-job
- Intermediate to advanced skills in applicable computer programs
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Multi-tasker who can handle multiple high-complexity projects at one time
- Working knowledge of experimental design
- Strong molecular biology skills, especially related to NGS
- Proficiency in the use of basic laboratory techniques, equipment and materials
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work under minimal supervision
- Broad working knowledge of lab policies and assays
What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!