Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist based from our Newhouse site near Motherwell.

We are looking for an Associate Scientist for the Sterility and Mycoplasma testing department at Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a range of laboratory activities to support client projects using mainly microbiology testing techniques, complete documentation and ensure GMP compliance at all times.

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

This position is available for full time on a permanent basis and it is an onsite role at our Newhouse site near Motherwell.

**Grow with us - Your Responsibilities**
- On a daily basis you will be performing laboratory work and a range of techniques related to sterility, microplasma, cell-based assays involving microorganisms handling, bio - burden testing on a wide variety of finished products under sterile and GMP conditions
- Ensuring smooth running of laboratory work and assist with stock control eg.: ordering stock, checking materials and reagents are available and within date to perform the work in a timely manner
- Preparing media and reagents, perform cell culture and assays
- Completing documentation to a defined standard, ensuring traceability of samples, reagents and equipment
- Preparing and reviewing documentation including material specifications, SOPs, change controls, risk assessments
- Maintaining the laboratory and ensuring compliance at all times to GxP regulations
- When performing overtime and gaining further experience, you may be able to expand skillset in learning new methods and techniques, be involved in internal and customer audits, training other operators and supporting Scientists to prepare final reports, and certificates of analysis under the supervision of a Scientist
- Flexibility to work over - time according to Company policies

**What will convince us**
- BSc in a biology or related discipline or HNC in a scientific field
- Previous hands - on laboratory experience in a GLP/GMP environment would be beneficial though full - training will be provided
- Keen interest working in microbiology related testing
- Good communication and written skills and the ability to interact with other departments
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multi - task, prioritize and manage own workload
- Ability to follow correct procedures and quality standards
- Good attention to detail, adaptable and flexible
- Ability work independently as well as part of a team

**What we offer**

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

- ** 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

**Attractive Working Conditions**
- 35 hours working week
- 29 days annual leave, plus public holidays
- Annual option to buy, sell or carry over annual leave
- Free parking on site
- Free hot and cold drinks
- Regular social events

**Health & Wellbeing**
- Competitive benefits package, including:

- Private Medical Insurance
- Private Dental Insurance
- Group Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
- Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme

**Planning Ahead For Your Future**
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Group Income Protection
- Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service