Associate Scientist

Sartorius AG

Associate Scientist

Salary Not Specified

Sartorius AG, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City

  • Part time
  • Temporary

Posted 3 weeks ago, 5 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ef4fa319d06e456d807cc12928814801

Full Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Scientist for the Analytical Services department at Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a range of activities to support client testing services across multiple departments in molecular services, virology, bioassay, biophysical chemistry.

The team consists of 47 professionals across 5 teams, and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you.

This position is available full time and onsite in Glasgow, at West Scotland Science Park.

Grow with us - Your Responsibilities

  • You will perform laboratory work and execute a range of techniques and methods to a high standard

  • You will ensure laboratory work runs smoothly and that all necessary materials, reagents and cells are ordered to perform the work in a timely manner

  • You will carry out equipment calibration, prepare media and reagents, cell culture, stock control

  • You will be responsible for maintaining the laboratory and ensuring compliance at all times to GxP regulations

  • You will be involved in reviewing documentation including material specifications, SOPs, study protocols, technical documentation in order to prepare final reports, certificate of analysis and risk assessment under the supervision of a Scientist

  • You will be required to complete documentation to a defined standard ensuring traceability of samples, reagents and equipment throughout the work

  • In gaining further experience in the role overtime, you may be able to expand your skillset in learning new methods and techniques, be involved in internal and customer audits, training other operators and supporting Scientists, Personal and Professional Development: mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings

  • Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform - even before joining

  • Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network

  • Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services

    We are looking for an Associate Scientist to join our team in Glasgow. You will have a HNC in scientific discipline or BSc or MSc in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or related discipline., HNC in scientific discipline or BSc or MSc in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or related discipline

  • You have previous experience working in a laboratory environment ideally contact testing services

  • The ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and multitask

  • You possess good communication and written skills and has good attention to detail

  • Being a team player and the ability to follow correct procedures and quality standards


  • In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

    As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits