Production Scientist

Production Scientist – Diagnostics

Hartmann Young is partnered with a global medical diagnostics company specialising in IVD that target autoimmune disease, allergy testing and transfusion medicine. They are going through a phase of expansion and are looking to grow their team in Edinburgh, UK, with the addition of a Production Scientist.

The Role

• Provide technical and scientific guidance to operational teams, including support with troubleshooting and customer complaint investigations.
• Conduct technical reviews and contribute subject matter expertise to problem-solving activities.
• Monitor and trend departmental outputs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Support development initiatives and projects by providing technical input and guidance.
• Ensure team members maintain a strong understanding of products, processes, and quality requirements.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of risk documentation and departmental procedures.
• Oversee training programmes and competency assessments to ensure staff are appropriately skilled and compliant.
• Deputise for the Manufacturing Team Leader when required.
• Represent the department at cross-functional meetings and communicate key updates to the wider team.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing processes and regulatory standards at all times.
• Collaborate with procurement to maintain appropriate stock levels of critical materials.
• Maintain audit readiness across all departmental areas.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP), and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor departmental performance against objectives, escalating issues and driving improvements.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH requirements, including timely risk assessments.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and documented in accordance with procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and Six Sigma activities.
• Support the review and update of SOPs and related documentation.
• Manage quality records (e.g. CAPAs, non-conformances, change controls) within agreed timelines.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

The Person

• Relevant scientific degree.
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP and GDP requirements.
• Experience working with biological materials would be desirable.

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