Job Overview

We are currently seeking a Scientific Associate for our Biomarker Team located at our site at Clearwater House in Riccarton, Edinburgh.

The larger department of Immunology, Bioanalysis and Biomarkers consists of a dynamic group of approximately 90 researchers that support our clients as they endeavour to bring novel treatments covering a wide range of therapeutic areas to patients. This multifunctional team ensures that clients are provided with accurate and reliable data in order to satisfy the regulatory expectations associated with bringing new treatments to the market. This is accomplished using a wide variety of scientific techniques across the fields of Immunochemistry, Immunology, Cell Based Assays and Molecular Biology.

As part of the Biomarker team, the successful applicant will be involved in the development, validation, and implementation of assays to support biomarker assessments including those considered Safety; Pharmacodynamic; Surrogate; Predictive/Prognostic; Monitoring and Susceptibility. This includes ligand binding assays such as ELISA and flow cytometry assays.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use a range of analytical equipment (including Spectramax, Luminex, MSD and Cytek Aurora) for quantification of biomarkers in liquid matrices.
• Carry out experiments in support of method validation and subsequent routine samples generated within GLP and/or GCP regulatory studies.
• Follow written out instructions (SOPs, protocols, analytical procedures) and document details of steps carried out to ensure compliance through re-creation of events.
• Performing technical laboratory activities in support of client studies or procedures.
• Performing analysis of data for quality and completeness and determines if results are as expected.
• Recording data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
• Participation in a closing and weekend rota system.

Profile and Requirements

We are looking for applicants with excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and quality. In addition to the following skills and experience, the candidate should have a BSc or MSc degree in a relevant discipline with good understanding of Immunology & Cell biology or Drug Development.

Specific criteria that you are required to meet include:

• Strong team player with good communication skills
  Interest in working with sophisticated laboratory equipment
  Understanding of core laboratory skills and techniques
  Ability to perform well and thrive in a high-pressure environment
  Basic understanding of GLP and GCP

The starting salary for this role is £28789.76 per annum.
Closing date for applications is 08 July 2026.

Following initial training and onboarding at our site based in Elphinstone, Tranent, the successful candidate will be based at our site in Clearwater House, Riccarton.

Due to high volume of applications we are receiving if you have not heard anything from Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh regarding the next steps of our recruitment process within 3 weeks of the closing date then please conclude you have been unsuccessful.

Job Description

Performs technical laboratory activities in support of client studies or procedures. Performs analysis of data for quality and completeness and determines if results are as expected. Records data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Executes scientific testing strategies and studies. May participate in development as part of team. May lead assay research, assay validation or study conduct, or is involved in preparation of material (e.g. protein, nucleic acid, cells, etc.). Reviews and interprets study data, communicates results to clients and writes final reports. Ensures compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs. Troubleshoots and resolves assay or technical issues in the laboratory when scientific expertise is needed. Contributes to specific dataset interpretation, or when appropriate answering questions from regulatory authorities. For singular focus of Chemistry or Biology disciplines, refer to specified role on job architecture.

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