Laboratory Scientist (Molecular Biology)

Job Description

Laboratory Scientist (Molecular Biology)

Job details

• Salary £26,766 – £30,455 per annum
• Contractual hours 35
• Basis Full time
• Region Scotland – Central
• Date posted 15/07/2026
• Job reference REQ0626
• Attachments AMTVS01726 – REQ0626 – JOB PARTICULARS – Laboratory Scientist Molecular Biology, PSP.pdf

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

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?

• 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

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SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

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