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Molecular scientist

NCIMBDyce, Aberdeen

Salary
£28k – £28k
Posted
7 July 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

NCIMB is hiring a Molecular scientist in Dyce, a scientific & qa role. The advertised salary is £28k – £28k. NCIMB holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

NCIMB Ltd is seeking a motivated Scientist to join our busy Molecular & Environmental Services team. The successful candidate will hold a degree (BSc or equivalent) in Molecular Microbiology or another relevant scientific discipline. Previous laboratory experience in a commercial environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate. Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: Aseptic laboratory techniques DNA extraction and pu…
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  • Employer: NCIMB — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £28k – £28k
  • How this salary compares: about 32% below the £41,185 median across 546 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Dyce, Aberdeen
  • Posted: 7 July 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.

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