Scientist training programme Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

254181 (MG) Clinical Scientist Graduate Trainee
NHS Scotland —Lothian
- £43,231 - £52,679 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
17h
R & D Scientist (Haematology)
AliveDx —Penicuik
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- No degree
Principal Scientist – Structural Biology
Concept Life Sciences —Edinburgh
- Doctoral degree
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Free parking
Data Scientist - Water Sector
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- Machine learning
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist
AECOM —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
14d
Advisory Services Graduate (Multiple locations)
AECOM —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Marketing
2d
PK Scientist
ICON Plc —Livingston
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Principal Scientist - Biophysics
Concept Life Sciences —Edinburgh
- Doctoral degree
- Travel
- Free parking
Quantitative Geneticist - Aquaculture
Genus Plc —St. Andrews
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee assistance programme
Wastewater Modeller
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
Digital Projects IM Lead
AECOM —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Business development
- SharePoint
Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Glasgow (2026)
AECOM —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
Principal Scientist Sensors
Integrated Graphene —Stirling
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Scientist
Eurofins UK BioPharma Services —Livingston
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Clinical Data Coordinator II
ICON Plc —Livingston
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Lab Support Manager
Mitie —Irvine
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
7d
Civil Engineering Graduate Water / Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
HR Services Administrator (6 Months FTC)
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Principal Environmental Clerk of Works
WSP —Glasgow
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Hydrologist | Flood Hydraulic Modeller
Stantec —Glasgow
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Annual leave

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254181 (MG) Clinical Scientist Graduate Trainee

NHS Scotland -
Lothian

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£43,231 - £52,679 a year
17 hours ago

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
HCPC
Bachelor's degree

Full job description

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Molecular GeneticsService

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian

Clinical Scientist Graduate Trainee; Pre-registration band 6, Genomics (Molecular Genetics)

3 year Fixed-Term Post

Band 6: Full-time post 36 hours per week; part-time applicants will be considered

£43,231- £52,679 (pro rata for part-time)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Molecular Genetics Service at NHS Lothian as a Clinical Scientist trainee. The service is currently based at the Western General Hospital, with a planned relocation to the Lauriston site in 2028.The laboratory forms part of the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine funded by Public Services Division to deliver Molecular Genetic testing in Scotland.

Applications are welcomed from scientists holding a first or upper second class BSc Honours Degree or international equivalent in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related and relevant Medical Laboratory Science, with strong interpersonal skills, and experience in both a research environment and a clinical laboratory setting, ideally a Molecular Genetics lab. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will ideally have some prior experience in molecular genetic techniques such as PGT-M, trio exome analysis, and variant interpretation, but will also receive training in a broad range of laboratory techniques, including PCR, Sanger sequencing, and Next Generation Sequencing. Training will also be provided in the analysis and reporting of genetic results, performance of assay QC checks, troubleshooting assay failures, and the development of new laboratory tests. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the laboratory quality management system, such as technical and clinical audits, assay validation and verification, and ensuring appropriate maintenance of laboratory equipment.

The successful candidate will be given the training and support required to apply for registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, if combined with previous experience and qualifications, they meet registration criteria.

We are committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and offer an active CPD programme to all staff. This post offers excellent opportunities to broaden experience within a molecular genetics laboratory and to develop skills in both training and service development.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact: David Moore (Principal Clinical Scientist): [email protected] or Vicky Cloke (Clinical Scientist): [email protected]

Please note: If this is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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254181 (MG) Clinical Scientist Graduate Trainee

R & D Scientist (Haematology)

Principal Scientist – Structural Biology

Data Scientist - Water Sector

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist

Advisory Services Graduate (Multiple locations)

PK Scientist

Principal Scientist - Biophysics

Quantitative Geneticist - Aquaculture

Wastewater Modeller

Digital Projects IM Lead

Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Glasgow (2026)

Principal Scientist Sensors

Senior Scientist

Clinical Data Coordinator II

Lab Support Manager

Civil Engineering Graduate Water / Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)

HR Services Administrator (6 Months FTC)

Principal Environmental Clerk of Works

Hydrologist | Flood Hydraulic Modeller

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