Laboratory Scientist (Molecular Biology)
| Company: | SRUC |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,766 - £30,455 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | EH26 0PZ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
About The Team:
SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) is a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy. SRUC’s principal purpose is to advance education, science, research, and environmental protection and improvement in rural and land-based industries, both domestically and internationally.
The Opportunity:
The main role of the Laboratory Scientist is to test samples for bacterial and viral causative agents of animal disease, using molecular biology techniques.
Duties to include:
- Preparation of samples for testing
- Operation of liquid handling robots
- Nucleic acid extraction
- Conventional and real-time PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- Analysis of test results and preparation of reports
- General lab duties (reagent preparation, stock control)
- Routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment
- Communication with internal and external clients
- Working to ISO17025 Quality Assurance standards
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject (SCQF Level 9).
For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Admin ref: AMT/VS/017/26
Why work for SRUC?
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form clicking ‘Apply’.
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.
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