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WHISKY SCIENTIST

About this job

We want to recruit a scientist with a desire to develop their skills and experience to help meet the current and future science and technical needs of the Scotch Whisky industry.

Alongside developing laboratory skills and experimental design, the job will include scientific report writing, verbal presentation, data analysis techniques and technical consultancy to the industry. A full training programme will be given, tailored to meet your immediate and longer-term development needs depending on your experience.

A competitive package, including a generous Group Personal Pension Plan and private medical insurance, will be offered.

Key Skills

· Proven scientific excellence within a laboratory environment.

· The ability to apply your experience to multi-disciplinary project work.

· Effective team-working with a flexible and innovative approach.

· Clear and positive communication skills.

Qualifications

A good honours degree in a scientific discipline is essential, supported by further laboratory experience gained either in achieving a research based post-graduate qualification or a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience.

To apply

Please send a letter explaining how your experience and skills would make you an excellent whisky scientist along with your CV to Dr James Brosnan, Director of Research at recruit@swri.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 7th September 2025.