Jobs in Alva

Primary Production Scientist
Location: On-site, Alva, Clackmannanshire - FK12 5DQ
Salary: £24,785 - £29,573 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm and alternate Fridays 8.00am – 3.30pm
At Accubio Ltd, we develop and produce innovative diagnostic technologies that make a real difference to global healthcare.
We’re looking for a Primary Production Scientist to join our team in Alva, playing a hands-on role in manufacturing high-quality medical devices used worldwide.
Why this role matters:
As one of our Primary Production Scientists, you’ll play a key role in the production of our lateral flow devices, helping ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality medical devices used worldwide.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
What you’ll be doing:
Your day-to-day will be varied, working within our production laboratories. Key responsibilities include:
• Manufacture of medical device reagents and components to strict quality standards and in line with planned manufacturing timelines and KPIs.
• In-process testing of components to ensure compliance with defined parameters at all stages of manufacturing.
• Operation, cleaning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment associated with product manufacturing.
• Completion of batch manufacturing records and associated documentation to the appropriate standard, in compliance with ISO13485 and GMP.
• Support investigations of out of specification results or product failures where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation and processes.
• Maintain compliance with QMS policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and preferably have at least 1 years’ experience within a GMP based medical device manufacturing environment, or similar industry.
Essential:
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team