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Senior Scientist R&D

Idibu


Job Location:

Motherwell - UK

Hourly Salary: £ £ 20 - 22
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior R&D Scientist to join a company in the medical devices industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully site-based in Motherwell.

Salary:
24.52 - 26.56 per hour PAYE

Senior R&D Scientist Role:
  • Execute complex high-quality experimental workstreams from concept through to final recommendation and design transfer.
  • Analyse and interpret complex data from multi-factorial experiments.
  • Present project updates and technical findings effectively to stakeholders
  • Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) philosophy to optimise product formulations and characterisation processes
  • Champion laboratory excellence by creating a working environment that proactively supports compliance including GLP GMP and GDP standards
Your Background:
  • Hold a Masters degree in a life science subject. A BSc will be considered if coupled with industry experience.
  • Proven knowledge of diagnostic immunoassay technology and the ability to follow or improve complex experimental protocols.
  • Strong computer literacy and data analysis skills with a track record of delivering accurate results on time.
  • Excellent communication skills specifically in writing technical documentation and laboratory records.
  • Experience with particle-based immunoassays fluorescent detection whole-blood assays and working within GMP/GLP/GDP or biohazard environments is preferred.
Company:
Our client is one of the worlds premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies discovering developing and providing over 160 different medicines vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Senior R&D Scientistplease contact the Key Accounts Team on or email Please quote reference 197 005.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note:This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Idibu

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