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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Associate Scientist 1

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£24,519 - £36,142
£2,043 - £3,012 / mo
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Stirling, Scotland
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your role: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist 1 to join our Clearance Services team in Stirling on a 6 month FTC. In this role, you are responsible for the performance of custom GLP studies and maintain housekeeping, equipment maintenance and stock control to ensure the running of the laboratories. You will work within the laboratory following Standard Operating Procedures and compliance regulations to ensure routine and custom studies are completed on time and accurately recorded to meet appropriate scientific and GLP regulatory standards. This role will appeal to those who are eager to learn a new field and progress their career in a fast paced and rapidly growing team.
Who you are:
  • A Bachelor of Science degree or associated Biological Science field, with proficient scientific laboratory experience preferred but not crucial or recent graduates.
  • Knowledge / experience in cell culture, reagents preparation, ELISA and cell based assays would be adventurous.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and work within a fast-paced environment, with a strong problem-solving ability
  • Computer literate, ideally with prior knowledge of working with LIMS
  • You will ideally have prior knowledge and experience working to GLP and / or GMP in a similar working environment (not essential)
  • You are strongly passionate about quality and safety, with excellent planning
  • You will be naturally self-motivated with strong initiative and drive
  • You will have good communication skills, with proficient written and spoken English.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
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Technical & Competency Interviews

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Associate Scientist 1 roles across Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,519 - £36,142 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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