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🧬 Junior Molecular Diagnostic Lab Analyst

📍 Inverness, Scotland | 25 hours per week | Contract

Join PHARMAQ Analytiq – Part of Zoetis

PHARMAQ Analytiq is part of Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company. We are at the forefront of evidence-based diagnostics, veterinary services and environmental monitoring for the aquaculture industry, supporting fish health and sustainable aquaculture across the globe.

With operations across Scotland, Chile, Norway and Iceland, PHARMAQ Analytiq combines scientific expertise, innovative technology and diagnostic services to help customers make informed decisions about aquatic animal health.

As part of our continued expansion of fish diagnostic services, we are looking for a motivated and scientifically minded Junior Molecular Diagnostic Lab Analyst to join our team at the UHI Inverness Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your molecular diagnostic expertise while contributing to a growing and innovative area of animal health.

🔬 The Role

As a Junior Molecular Diagnostic Lab Analyst, you will support the delivery of high-quality molecular diagnostic testing within our state-of-the-art PCR laboratory.

Working as part of a collaborative laboratory team, you will be involved in sample reception and processing, nucleic acid extraction, PCR testing, results analysis, laboratory reporting and maintaining accurate quality and equipment records.

Work type: Agency – 25 hours per week
Location: PHARMAQ Analytiq UK, 10 An Lochran Building, UHI Inverness Campus, IV2 5NA, Inverness, UK

🧪 Key Responsibilities

• Receive and book client samples using our online iWISE system.
• Perform nucleic acid extractions using our robotic extraction system.
• Conduct PCR testing in accordance with departmental SOPs.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Analyse PCR results and contribute to the preparation of client reports.
• Support SOP and HSE documentation and promote Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Maintain accurate sample storage, tracking and documentation.
• Manage laboratory consumables, stock levels and orders.
• Prepare basic solutions and undertake routine laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate equipment and process records within our VIS Quality Management System.
• Work in accordance with laboratory quality, biosafety and health & safety requirements.
• Contribute positively to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes and services.

🧬 About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about molecular diagnostics and enjoys working in a scientific laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A clear and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Positive, flexible and solution-oriented.
• Experienced in working to SOPs and biosafety standards.
• Familiar with molecular biology techniques and laboratory workflows.
• Analytical, methodical and able to apply strong critical-thinking skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willing to work extended hours when required.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• BSc in Biology, Molecular Biology, Aquaculture, Veterinary Medicine or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a molecular diagnostic laboratory.
• Practical experience with nucleic acid extraction and qPCR testing.
• Good understanding of laboratory procedures, SOPs and quality requirements.

Desirable:

• Experience using robotic nucleic acid extraction systems.
• Experience in microbiology and/or histopathology.
• Previous experience in aquaculture, fish health or aquatic animal diagnostics.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.

🌊 Why PHARMAQ Analytiq?

In 2022, PHARMAQ Analytiq established a state-of-the-art PCR laboratory at UHI Inverness, complementing our digital pathology and microbiology laboratories.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organisation focused on innovation, scientific excellence and improving animal health outcomes across the aquaculture industry.

As part of Zoetis, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider mission of a global animal health organisation with more than 65 years of experience in developing solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of animals.Right to Work in the UK

Please note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Applicants must already have the necessary right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Join PHARMAQ Analytiq and help shape the future of aquatic animal diagnostics.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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