Role Overview
We are currently looking for an Industrial Scientist to join a leading biotechnology company based in the Fife area.
As the Industrial Scientist, you will be responsible for supporting the Research and Development team in undertaking projects as per client specifications, including meeting with clients, developing and optimising biopolymer manufacture and performance of biopolymer-based products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Your duties as the Industrial Scientist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Contribute to the development of a Quality Management System aligned with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory standards such as writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments (RAs) and safety data sheets (SDS).
2. Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations to communicate test results and new developments to company managers and customers.
3. Provide technical consultation to customers on the biopolymer-based products, providing solutions to technical requirements.
4. Maintain accurate records of sample analyses and equipment calibrations in compliance with good laboratory and quality standards.
Role Requirements
To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Industrial Scientist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science or related subjects.
2. Proven industry experience with biopolymer-based materials, ideally knowledge or experience working with chitin/chitosan.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with analytical equipment such as rotational viscometer, FTIR, Thermogravimetric analyser (TGA) and UV-vis spectrophotometer (Nanodrop).
Key Words:
Industrial Scientist / Biotechnology / Biopolymers / Chemical Process Optimisation / Analytical Equipment / Quality Management System / GLP / GMP / Research and Development / Materials Chemistry
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.....Read more...
The post holder will be working towards educational qualification and registration as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS) using the Departmental SOPs and Protocols throughout all sections of the department.
The post holder must attend an IBMS accredited university apprenticeship-based degree course and complete the IBMS Certificate of Competence Portfolio in the prescribed period, normally no more than four years in employment as an Apprentice BMS role.
The post holder will be supported with study time to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship, in line with job role & service provision.
The post holder will keep a diary of study time to support the apprenticeship requirements
The post holder will be required to work at any of the laboratory sites within the Trust as and when required.
The work may include weekend, bank holiday and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment, according to individual contract.
Training:As a training apprentice you will gain experience and knowledge of all sections of microbiology (bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology, and molecular microbiology). You will undertake manual and automated processes, interpretation, and report generation to aid clinicians in patient care pathways. You will demonstrate a high standard of quality, as well as maintaining up to date knowledge of current working practices within diagnostic microbiology.Training Outcome:
The post holder will undertake a 4-year taught and fully funded BSc in Biomedical Science to become an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
Employer Description:Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.Working Hours :Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will be required to undertake all shift patterns required for service delivery, including core day, late, night, weekend & bank holiday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
This is a flexible and inclusive programme which includes, on average, 1-day per week of online learning, with occasional onsite workshops at the University which are paid for through the programme.
Successful candidates will work on real projects in the laboratory four days a week and study towards their degree one day a week at our state-of-the-art research centre in Jealott’s Hill (Bracknell).
During the apprenticeship you will gain varied laboratory-based experience working across three different departments; product research, development and analysis, learning the skills and techniques required to be successful in each area.
Your role, as part of a flexible team, will be to generate, analyse and interpret data, carry out problem solving, and report on your findings, contributing to Syngenta’s mission to sustainably feed the planet, while growing as a scientist and working towards your degree.
Training:
One day per week remote study with The University of Kent
Two in person week long 'Summer Schools'
Support from academic, advising and wellbeing teams
Training Outcome:Potential permanent position on completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.Working Hours :Monday - Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Passionate,Self-motivated,Self Driven,Problem solving....Read more...
