Associate Scientist 2 in Witney, Oxfordshire

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Salary / Rate: £31,000 per annum

Contract Duration: 30 Weeks

Department: Quality Assurance / Laboratory Operations

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliant Associate Scientist to join our team in Witney on a 30-week contract basis.

In this role, you will provide vital operational, laboratory, and administrative support for site Environmental Monitoring (EM) programmes. You will play a central role in maintaining a fully compliant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment through accurate sample collection, rigorous data management, trend analysis, and inspection-ready record keeping.

• Perform routine environmental monitoring activities, sample collection, labeling, and processing in strict accordance with approved protocols.

• Support data trending and assist senior team members with investigations into out-of-trend environmental monitoring results.

• Ensure monitoring equipment, testing materials, and consumables are properly maintained, stocked, and prepared for use.

• Adhere strictly to GLP and GMP requirements across all monitoring duties.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date batch records, laboratory logbooks, worksheets, and controlled documentation.

• Review environmental monitoring records for accuracy and completeness to ensure an inspection-ready state.

• Collate, scan, file, archive, and retrieve paper and electronic laboratory records in line with site retention procedures.

• Assist with periodic document updates and policy reviews as assigned.

• Input, verify, and maintain monitoring data within electronic quality management systems and databases.

• Compile operational data for routine compliance summaries, technical reports, and team presentations.

• Identify data trends or discrepancies and communicate findings clearly to line management.

• Maintain full compliance with site Quality Systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) regulations.

• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives by preparing required documentation.

• Provide day-to-day departmental support, including stock inventory control, order raising, and activity scheduling.

• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles within a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.

• Systems Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with electronic quality or database systems.

• Data Integrity & Precision: Outstanding attention to detail with strong record-keeping, trend analysis, and document review skills.

• Organization & Collaboration: Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize routine sampling tasks, work effectively in cross-functional teams, and follow strict protocols consistently.

This contract position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on quality and environmental monitoring experience within a highly regulated manufacturing site, developing core skills in GMP compliance, data integrity, and laboratory operations.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.