Microbiologist microbiology Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

QC Technician (Microbiology Lab)
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Paisley
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Trainee (annex 21)
NHS Scotland —Larbert
- £43,231 - £52,679 a year
- Weekend availability
- Laboratory experience
2d
Clinical Scientist - Healthcare Science - Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory B7
NHS Scotland —Glasgow
- £52,845 - £61,466 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
254039 (KA) Biomedical Scientist
NHS Scotland —Livingston
- £34,544 - £43,039 a year
- Laboratory experience
1d
Specialist Biomedical Scientist/Trainee (Annex 21)
NHS Scotland —Larbert
- £43,231 - £52,679 a year
- Weekend availability
- Laboratory experience
2d
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Microbiology - Consultant
Remedium Partners —Scotland
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Organisational skills

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Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Trainee (annex 21)
NHS Scotland —Larbert
We handle around 300,000 investigations per year, covering a wide range of analyses provided the Virtuo Blood Culture system, Vitek 2 XL and Vitek MS Maldi-TOF…
£43,231 - £52,679 a year
2d
Specialist Biomedical Scientist/Trainee (Annex 21)
NHS Scotland —Larbert
We handle around 300,000 investigations per year, covering a wide range of analyses provided the Virtuo Blood Culture system, Vitek 2 XL and Vitek MS Maldi-TOF…
£43,231 - £52,679 a year
2d

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QC Technician (Microbiology Lab)

Thermo Fisher Scientific -
Paisley

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microbiology
Bachelor's degree
Environmental monitoring
Communication skills

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Working hours: Monday to Friday - rotating between 7am - 3pm week 1 & 8.30am to 4.30pm week 2

Position Objective

This position offers an exciting opportunity to perform and support sterility, bioburden, environmental monitoring (EM), and endotoxin testing within an ISO-accredited laboratory environment. As a Senior Microbiology Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality and compliance standards while supporting laboratory operations, equipment qualification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your work will be conducted in accordance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and ISO 13485 standards, contributing to departmental safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

Perform microbiological testing and laboratory activities in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards, including:

Conduct sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, and environmental monitoring (EM) testing and sampling.
Perform raw material and finished product release testing according to standard operating procedures.
Execute routine calibration, maintenance, and daily performance checks of laboratory equipment.
Support equipment qualification and validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols and documentation.
Assist with method validations, technical investigations, non-conformance investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Review and accurately document laboratory data in compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and internal quality requirements.
Support and maintain 5S, safety, environmental, and waste management programs within the laboratory.
Train and mentor junior laboratory personnel where required.
Ensure testing schedules are maintained and completed within agreed timelines.
Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections as required.
Actively engage in personal and professional development opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience working within a microbiology or related regulated laboratory environment.
Hands-on experience performing Environmental Monitoring (EM) and endotoxin testing is preferred.
Experience with sterility and bioburden testing is highly desirable.
Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and laboratory quality systems preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and quality standards.

Contacts

Collaborates closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and other operational departments.
May be required to interact with external auditors, suppliers, and service providers.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted primarily within a laboratory environment.
Must be able to work safely with chemicals, biological materials, and other hazardous substances.
Some manual handling may be required.
May be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and work within controlled environments, including cleanroom areas.

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microbiologist microbiology jobs in scotland

QC Technician (Microbiology Lab)

Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Trainee (annex 21)

Clinical Scientist - Healthcare Science - Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory B7

254039 (KA) Biomedical Scientist

Specialist Biomedical Scientist/Trainee (Annex 21)

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Microbiology - Consultant

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