Laboratory Scientist
CV-LibraryNewcastlecontractPosted: 23 March 2026
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Temporary – initial 6 month assignment
Hours: Full-time, standard days (Monday–Friday)
CY Partners are working with a growing and innovative life sciences organisation to recruit an Laboratory Scientist to support ongoing development programmes within their Research & Development function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional with experience in tissue culture and antibody based workflows to contribute to the development and optimisation of high quality diagnostic reagents within a regulated environment.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting feasibility studies, reagent development and assay verification activities. The position will involve hands on laboratory work, maintaining robust documentation standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
Performing mammalian tissue culture and media preparation using aseptic techniques
Supporting antibody purification workflows, including filtration, chromatography and buffer exchange
Conducting assay testing on automated instrumentation, including slide preparation and troubleshooting
Supporting analytical testing such as ELISA and protein quantification
Maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks, batch records and electronic data systems
Working in accordance with cGMP / ISO laboratory standards and safety procedures
Contributing to assay development, optimisation and qualification activities
Supporting general laboratory maintenance and equipment upkeep
About You
We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented scientist who enjoys working in a structured laboratory environment and contributing to collaborative R&D programmes.
Requirements:
Degree (BSc or MSc) in a relevant life science discipline
Practical experience in mammalian cell culture
Experience with antibody purification techniques
Ability to follow detailed SOPs and maintain high data integrity standards
Previous experience working in a regulated laboratory environment is highly desirable
Why Apply?
Opportunity to gain experience within an innovative R&D environment
Exposure to diagnostic reagent development and automated assay platforms
Collaborative team culture within a well-established scientific organisation
Immediate impact role supporting key development projects
If you would like to find out more about this confidential opportunity, please apply via CY Partners or contact our scientific recruitment team for a discussion.
CY Partners are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Temporary – initial 6 month assignment
Hours: Full-time, standard days (Monday–Friday)
CY Partners are working with a growing and innovative life sciences organisation to recruit an Laboratory Scientist to support ongoing development programmes within their Research & Development function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional with experience in tissue culture and antibody based workflows to contribute to the development and optimisation of high quality diagnostic reagents within a regulated environment.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting feasibility studies, reagent development and assay verification activities. The position will involve hands on laboratory work, maintaining robust documentation standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
Performing mammalian tissue culture and media preparation using aseptic techniques
Supporting antibody purification workflows, including filtration, chromatography and buffer exchange
Conducting assay testing on automated instrumentation, including slide preparation and troubleshooting
Supporting analytical testing such as ELISA and protein quantification
Maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks, batch records and electronic data systems
Working in accordance with cGMP / ISO laboratory standards and safety procedures
Contributing to assay development, optimisation and qualification activities
Supporting general laboratory maintenance and equipment upkeep
About You
We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented scientist who enjoys working in a structured laboratory environment and contributing to collaborative R&D programmes.
Requirements:
Degree (BSc or MSc) in a relevant life science discipline
Practical experience in mammalian cell culture
Experience with antibody purification techniques
Ability to follow detailed SOPs and maintain high data integrity standards
Previous experience working in a regulated laboratory environment is highly desirable
Why Apply?
Opportunity to gain experience within an innovative R&D environment
Exposure to diagnostic reagent development and automated assay platforms
Collaborative team culture within a well-established scientific organisation
Immediate impact role supporting key development projects
If you would like to find out more about this confidential opportunity, please apply via CY Partners or contact our scientific recruitment team for a discussion.
CY Partners are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK