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Laboratory Scientist (Molecular Biology)
Location: Edinburgh
Date: 16/02/2025
Job details
Salary: £25,620 - £29,254 per annum
Contractual hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Region: Scotland - Central
About The Team:
SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) is a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy. SRUC’s principal purpose is to advance education, science, research, and environmental protection and improvement in rural and land-based industries, both domestically and internationally.
The Opportunity:
The main role of the Laboratory Scientist is to test samples for bacterial and viral causative agents of animal disease, using molecular biology techniques.
Duties to include:
* Preparation of samples for testing
* Operation of liquid handling robots
* Nucleic acid extraction
* Conventional and real-time PCR
* Gel electrophoresis
* Analysis of test results and preparation of reports
* General lab duties (reagent preparation, stock control)
* Routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment
* Communication with internal and external clients
* Working to ISO17025 Quality Assurance standards
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject (SCQF Level 9).
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Why work for SRUC?
* Generous annual leave
* Enhanced 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)
* Tailored investment in individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by clicking ‘Apply’.
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.
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SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
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