The Business

Techcomp Europe Group holds an exciting portfolio of rapidly growing technology businesses that operate globally. Our brands include Edinburgh Instruments, Scion, Froilabo, Precisa and Isotopx. As a result of our continued investment in R&D, based in our Headquarter office in Livingston, Scotland, Techcomp has an exciting product pipeline to add to its existing portfolio and create fantastic opportunities for global market development through our global network of businesses and sales channels.

SCION Instruments has headquarters in Livingston, Scotland and Goes, Netherlands. Scion Instruments designs, manufactures and markets GC, GC-MS, Headspace and HPLC systems along with a full range of accessories, consumables and support services. Scion Instruments also markets Compass CDS™ standalone and client-server chromatography data systems. The business continues to invest heavily in research and development of new instruments and market solutions and has truly remarkable growth expectations for the coming years.

Summary

Due to company expansion, we are seeking a self-motivated and ambitious Scientist to join our expanding R&D department. You will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a passion for creativity and innovation. You will be looking to build a long-term career within the field of analytical scientific instrumentation; with an initial focus on developing next generation Gas Chromatography products. You will work as a part of a dynamic highly skilled multi-disciplinary R&D team based in Livingston, near to Edinburgh. You will also work with colleagues globally, which may involve occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of development projects through all stages of the product development cycle.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of the operation and principles of the company’s instrumentation.
• Propose innovative solutions to push new boundaries of performance and reliability.
• Lead the hands on construction and testing of prototype instrumentation.
• Plan and conduct detailed experiments to ensure designs meet target specifications.
• Produce accurate and comprehensive records during development work and confidently communicate findings to business stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to multi-discipline teams.
• Support the smooth transfer of new products from R&D into production facilities

Experience & Education

Required Education/Experience:

• A degree or higher in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
• A flair for innovation and creativity.
• Strong scientific and technical background, with a knowledge of the underlying principles of chromatography instrumentation.
• Hands on practical experience with operating and/or testing scientific instrumentation; preferably chromatography instruments.
• Involvement within a project-based environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing of technical documentation.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience of working within multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Experience of developing scientific instrumentation.
• Project management experience and/or a project management qualification.
• Understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements for instrumentation.
• Understanding of the patent process; experience of patent filing and/or FTO analysis beneficial.
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines; mechanical drawings, electronics schematics and/or programming.

Health and Safety

• Ensure you and others around you work in a safe manner and maintain safe workspace.
• Reporting any health and safety hazards or accidents to the QHSE Manager.

How can I apply?

Please send us your CV at hrgoes@scioninstruments.com.

Why SCION?

This a great opportunity to join an established and growing global business. In return we offer excellent financial rewards and career development prospects. You will work 37.5 flexible working pattern, that allows an early finish on a Friday. After an initial qualifying period and subject to the Company’s terms and conditions of employment, Scion Instruments offers a comprehensive range of benefits including performance-related bonus scheme, death in service, group income protection, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work and employee discount scheme.

As an equal opportunities employer, Scion Instruments is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.