Scientific jobs in Scotland

The scientific community in Scotland has always had a very important part to play in the world of research and scientific development across all sciences and has a very rich history with some of the it’s universities producing renowned and ground breaking scientists, who in turn have created groundbreaking drugs and pharmaceuticals.

Today Scotland’s scientific sector is firmly established as a top ten hub for scientific activity and at the same time is a big contributor to the Scottish economy .Latest figures show that around 28,000 people are employed within the sector which generates approximately £3 billion for the countries economy. Scottish towns and cities which have Scientific  operations include West Lothian, Dundee and Edinburgh .Indeed many of  the universities work with research companies with the objective of maximising expertise and resources. Nine wells hospital in Dundee, one of Europe’s biggest hospitals works very closely with Dundee University as a leading example of this co-operation.

The scientific sector has a range of specialised areas such as Bio technology, life sciences, stem cell research, medical technology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. All sectors employ specialised staff normally graduates from a recognised university and it is normally a pre requisite to gain employ within this scientific sector. Graduates from the universities will hold a BSc (Batchelor of Science) in Chemistry,Biology,Physics, Pharmacology ,Micro Biology and even an engineering. Many of these graduates will carry out research and garner further qualifications and expertise including diplomas and PhD’s.

Senior roles within the science and research sector include research scientist, serologist, bio scientist, nuclear engineers, microbiologist, waste management, botanist, research chemist, scientific consultants, biotechnologist, animal technician, biologist, clinical research scientist and pharmacist.

School entry into the sector will normally require the candidate to have higher grades in sciences and also an aptitude for the subject. Roles for school leavers will include lab assistants or technicians.
Scottishjobsonthe.net has numerous scientific jobs for the job seeker both senior and assistant roles and are updated daily from various Scottish locations.