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Lab Scientist

🏢 Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany 📍 Stirling, Scotland 💼 Company - Public
Currency:
£28,091 - £38,882
£2,341 - £3,240 / mo
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Location Base
Stirling, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
Single tax filer baseline
Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for Laboratory based Scientist, supporting QPCR assays, to join our Viral Clearance team in Stirling. As Laboratory Scientist you will be responsible for the performance and scientific conduct of the QPCR assay within the laboratories. Working closely alongside the Study Director responsible for the study. You will provide scientific support to internal and external clients in relation to assays being conducted within the laboratory. You will also maintain study records, including deviation records to meet regulatory standards; responding to audit observations through BRIQS and proactively implement improvements to make efficiencies and reduce waste. You will be responsible for ensuring that equipment, consumables and instrumentation is available for use by laboratory staff; including routine calibration/maintenance and breakdown management.

Who you are:
  • BSc or higher degree in Biological Science with competent, relevant work experience
  • Prior experience in the following; Molecular Biology techniques including, but not limited to, Q-PCR, Gene Copy Q-PCR,
  • Previous experience of working within quality driven systems (GxP) is required
  • Excellent written communication skills with an attention to detail and record-keeping
  • Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively and proven interpersonal skills to ensure projects are executed satisfactorily
  • Strong organisational skills including ability to plan and organise own workload to ensure all deadlines are met or exceeded in fast paced client-driven environment, which will involve multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Ability to work effectively either independently or as part of a team
  • Computer literacy and entry of data into databases
  • Takes personal responsibility to deliver client (internal and external) service to a consistently high standard
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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