Field applications scientist Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) —Edinburgh
- £26,766 - £30,455 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- APIs
- Annual leave
10d
Scientist (Hydrometry)
Scottish Environment Protection Agency —Dumfries
- £39,725 - £43,887 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Dundee —Dundee
- £37,174 - £45,413 a year
- Doctoral degree
- University
- School
10d
Senior Development Scientist - Environmental & Heavy Metal Sensing
Integrated Graphene —Stirling
- £44,500 - £53,150 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
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9d
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Biology
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Data Scientist - Water Sector
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- Machine learning
Trainee Neurophysiology Clinical Scientist - Paediatric Neurophysiology Service
NHS Scotland —Glasgow
- £43,231 - £52,679 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- English
- Maths
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1h
Applied Scientist, Intelligent Talent Acquisition - Lead Generation & Detection Services
Amazon Development Centre (Scotland) Limited —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- English
Research & Innovation Associate in Oyster Habitat Creation/Lost Fishing Gear
Heriot Watt University —Orkney
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- University
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
7d
Quantitative Geneticist - Aquaculture
Genus Plc —St. Andrews
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee assistance programme
Marine Monitoring Support Officer
NatureScot —Inverness
- £34,478 a year
- Temporary
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
7d
Postdoctoral Research Associate Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics in Gas-Filled Fibres
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- CAD
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Project Coordinator
Smplicare —Glasgow
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
1d
Field Application Engineer, UK
OPAL-RT —Edinburgh
- Remote
- English
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Wastewater Modeller
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
Principal Scientist Sensors
Integrated Graphene —Stirling
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Join AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering Team!
AECOM —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Regulatory Toxicologist
Ramboll —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Applied Scientist, Demand Tech, Amazon Ads
Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Java
13d
Applied AI ML Lead-Python, LLM & Agentic AI
JPMorganChase —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering

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Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
£26,766 - £30,455 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
APIs

Full job description

Salary

£26,766 - £30,455 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Scotland - Central

Package

Attractive benefits, please see below

Date posted

15/07/2026

Job reference

REQ0627

About the team:

The SRUC Veterinary Analytical Laboratory, located at Pentlands Science Park in Roslin, Midlothian, is a key facility within Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). This laboratory is dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic services for farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife. The team at the laboratory is actively involved in passive disease surveillance and the support of related research projects, ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare.

Key Functions:

Diagnostic Services: The laboratory offers a wide range of diagnostic tests, including bacterial and fungal cultures, antimicrobial sensitivity testing, and microscopic examinations.
Disease Surveillance: The team monitors and investigates disease outbreaks, contributing to national and international animal health initiatives.
Research Projects: Supporting various research projects to advance veterinary science and improve diagnostic techniques.
Quality Assurance: Maintaining UKAS accreditation through rigorous internal and external quality assessments.
Health and Safety: Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

The SRUC Veterinary Analytical Laboratory is an essential resource for veterinary surgeons, farmers, and researchers, providing expert support and innovative solutions to enhance animal health and productivity.

About the Opportunity:

We are excited to invite applications for, Laboratory Scientist, a dynamic role within the Microbiology team at SRUCVS. Our team provides a comprehensive diagnostic service for farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife. We are also actively engaged in passive disease surveillance and the support of related research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Culturing various sample types, including tissues collected during post-mortem examinations.
Identifying bacteria using MALDI-TOF MS, biochemical tests (e.g., catalase, oxidase, indole), and commercial kits (e.g., API). Conducting antimicrobial sensitivity testing.
Preparing and interpreting microscopic examinations, including Gram, MZN, and ZN smears.
Reporting results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Maintaining the laboratory's UKAS accreditation status through internal and external quality assessment exercises.
Saturday work (on a rota basis), between 9:00am and 1:30pm.
Complying with and enhancing current health and safety procedures and culture within the laboratory.

If you are passionate about microbiology and eager to contribute to our diagnostics and disease surveillance programme, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.

Further details of the requirements of the role can be found in the Job Particulars document.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

A degree in a related field (SCQF Level 9 or above) is required. This could include degrees in microbiology, veterinary science, or a similar discipline. Equivalent laboratory experience will also be considered in place of a formal degree.

For detailed information on the required qualifications and experience, please refer to the Job Particulars document.

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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.

Salary and benefits

Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

How to Apply:

Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy

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.

SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046

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