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Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences - Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom - SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Description
Laboratory Scientist (Biochemistry)Full-Time (37 hours)
Permanent
£Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.
SRUC Veterinary Services provides disease surveillance and analytical testing via our Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory and our network of disease surveillance hubs situated throughout Scotland.
Our Veterinary Services Team are experts in animal disease diagnosis, and we process over one million animal and material samples each year.
Biochemical analysis of samples using clinical chemistry and immunoassay systems.Manual and automated haematology testing.
Preparing and testing veterinary samples for elemental analysis.
General Housekeeping.
Reviewing Quality Control data.
Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
Support staff training
To help maintain the current UKAS accreditation status of the laboratory including internal and external quality assessment exercises. Assist in complying with current health and safety procedures and enhancing the health and safety culture of the laboratory
The ideal candidate should be educated to SCQF Level 8 or above in in Chemistry or other applicable degree and/ or significant experience working in a laboratory setting.
Generous annual leaveEnhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
Please complete an online application form by pressing "apply".