Junior scientist Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Scientist
Abbott Laboratories —Dundee
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
Embryologist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
TFP Fertility —Glasgow
- Overtime
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Master's degree
13d
Associate Process Engineer - Water Treatment
AECOM —Perth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mentoring
Principal Scientist – Structural Biology
Concept Life Sciences —Edinburgh
- Doctoral degree
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Free parking
Senior Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist – Biophysics & Protein Science
Concept Life Sciences —Edinburgh
- Doctoral degree
- No degree
- Travel
- Free parking
Principal Scientist - Biophysics
Concept Life Sciences —Edinburgh
- Doctoral degree
- Business development
- Travel
- Free parking
Principal Peat / Soil Scientist
AtkinsRéalis —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Business development
- Travel
Clean Water Modeller
AECOM —Inverness
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
Senior Data Scientist
Craneware —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Machine learning
- Mentoring
- AI
Senior Data Scientist
Informed Solutions —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
Quick apply
16h
Associate Civil Engineer - Water
AECOM —Inverness
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Principal/Associate Environmental Consultant
AtkinsRéalis —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
CADD Scientist / Senior CADD Scientist
Chemify Ltd —Glasgow
- Doctoral degree
- CAD
Quick apply
Clinical Embryologist - Assisted Conception Service
NHS Scotland —Glasgow
- £52,845 - £61,466 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospital
- Master's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Senior Wastewater Modeller
AECOM —Inverness
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Business development
- No degree
Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk
AECOM —Inverness
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Director, Agentic AI, Data Science Lead, AI Labs
BlackRock Investments —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Machine learning
- Work from home
7d
Senior Project Planner
AECOM —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Databases
- Accounting
Principal Project Manager - Renewables
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
Associate Director, Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Master's degree

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Scientist

Abbott Laboratories -
Dundee

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
GLP
Report generation
Analytical chemistry
Project planning
Quality management change control procedures
Mentoring junior staff
Engineering
Data analysis skills
Laboratory experience
Quality management
Microsoft Office Suite
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Technical writing
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills

Full job description

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking Scientists to join our Technical Services team to support a broad range of laboratory, assay development, testing, and scientific investigation activities. This opportunity is suitable for candidates across varying levels of experience, from early-career scientists through to experienced laboratory professionals.

The successful candidate will contribute to the execution of experiments, testing and analysis of products and materials, interpretation of results, and documentation of scientific findings while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and laboratory standards. Depending on experience level, responsibilities may also include method characterization, mentoring junior colleagues, project support, and technical leadership within assigned activities.

Key Responsibilities

Perform testing, assays, and laboratory activities according to approved protocols, procedures, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
Conduct routine and innovative experiments to support product development, technical investigations, and business priorities.
Operate and maintain a variety of analytical and laboratory instrumentation.
Compile, maintain, and review laboratory records, reports, notebooks, and quality documentation in accordance with quality system and design control requirements.
Analyse data, interpret results, and generate scientifically sound conclusions and recommendations.
Prepare technical summaries, reports, protocols, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
Apply scientific problem-solving techniques to support investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project and departmental objectives are achieved.
Support project planning, execution, and timeline management where appropriate.
Contribute to test method development and characterization activities as required.
Share knowledge and provide guidance, training, or mentoring to colleagues where appropriate.
Support compliance activities including CAPA, Change Control, document management, and quality system requirements.
Maintain compliance with all Corporate, Divisional, Quality, Health & Safety, and Regulatory requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific, engineering, life sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, medical device, or related technical discipline.
Strong scientific and technical knowledge with the ability to execute laboratory experiments and analyse data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred:

Experience working within a laboratory, technical services, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated environment.
Experience with analytical instrumentation, assay execution, and data analysis.
Knowledge of design controls, CAPA, Change Control, and quality systems.
Familiarity with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and project management tools.
Experience training or mentoring team members.

Key Competencies

Scientific curiosity and critical thinking.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organisational and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

This position may be filled at Scientist I, Scientist II, or Scientist III level, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications, technical expertise, relevant experience, and demonstrated competencies. This role provides opportunities for development and progression within the Technical Services organisation.

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junior scientist jobs in scotland

Scientist

Embryologist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Associate Process Engineer - Water Treatment

Principal Scientist – Structural Biology

Senior Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist – Biophysics & Protein Science

Principal Scientist - Biophysics

Principal Peat / Soil Scientist

Clean Water Modeller

Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Associate Civil Engineer - Water

Principal/Associate Environmental Consultant

CADD Scientist / Senior CADD Scientist

Clinical Embryologist - Assisted Conception Service

Senior Wastewater Modeller

Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk

Director, Agentic AI, Data Science Lead, AI Labs

Senior Project Planner

Principal Project Manager - Renewables

Associate Director, Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure

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