Location
Glasgow | United Kingdom
Job description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
- Job Title: Scientist
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday- Friday
- Job Location : Glasgow, office-based
We are looking to recruit a Scientist to join our busy Virology department, working under GLP/GMP.
You will be involved in cell culture-based assays and related activities, including routine cell culture and banking, growing and titrating viruses, and cell-based assays used for the detection of adventitious agents. You will be expected to act as a Study Director/Scientist on regulatory and client-sponsored studies, and in-house projects or R&D activities. Good attention to detail, and an ability to perform work to a high standard under pressure, are essential. Experience in eukaryotic cell culture and in immune-based assays including immunofluorescence, would be an advantage.
Key Accountabilities
- To effectively manage client-sponsored regulatory studies, and in-house studies, in discussion with clients, managers and other staff as appropriate. As SD/Sc/RS, ensure that laboratory areas are adequately resourced and that all work is performed in compliance with GLP and/or GMP, and provide clear, regular and appropriate updates to clients. Where required, discuss or present work to clients, colleagues or others.
- Provide regular updates to Department Managers regarding the status of ongoing projects and studies, including any deviations, non-conformances and out of specifications immediately.
- As SD/Sc/RS, interact with clients and SGS QA and Department Managers with respect to any deviations, investigations and out of specifications, ensuring that root cause and contributory factors are understood and appropriate corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) are identified where possible, and that CAPAs are completed appropriately.
- If required, act as Principal Investigator on multi-site studies in compliance with OECD Series on Principles of GLP and Compliance Monitoring, Number 13. The Application of the OECD Principles of GLP to the Organisation and Management of Multi-site Studies.
- Perform all laboratory work and data analysis and reporting in a timely manner and to a high standard, and in accordance with all relevant procedures, Study Plans and SOPs. Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with GLP/GMP, and ensure all work is performed in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures and that all risk assessments relevant to the work being performed (COSHH, GMO etc) are read and understood prior to undertaking work. Perform all relevant Quality Control checks in accordance with the requirements of GMP.
- Assist other SD/Sc/Rs in any investigation and/or corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) processes as required and provide technical laboratory support in conducting investigations and troubleshooting.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. BSc Hons in a biological science.
Skills & Knowledge
- Scientific background and laboratory skills relevant to virology and cell culture
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work under pressure, to tight timelines
Experience
- At least 3-5 years laboratory experience in a relevant field
Additional Information
Please note, that vaccinations are offered where appropriate to employees with laboratory-based roles, and may be strictly required for certain activities.
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