Job Opportunities
Ingenza Ltd encourage the next generation of scientists and introduced apprenticeships in 2009.
Browse our selection of current job vacancies within Midlothian Science Zone. This page is updated regularly so if there is nothing suitable for you at the moment, please check back again soon for more opportunities.
If you are an employer ‘in the zone’ and have a vacancy you would like us to share, please contact us.
A Selection of Current Vacancies
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Research Intern - Protein Design
PhytoVenomics
Roslin Innovation Centre
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Synthetic Organic Chemist
Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes (EPP) Ltd
Bush Estate, Penicuik
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Molecular Biology Technician
PhytoVenomics
Roslin Innovation Centre
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Senior Consultant - Dairy Specialist
SAC Consulting
SRUC, South-West Scotland
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Senior Agricultural Consultant (Beef & Sheep Specialist)
SAC Consulting
SRUC - North East of Scotland preferred
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Farm Technology Specialist
UK Agri-Tech Centre
Fully remote
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Intern in Emergency and Critical Care
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Easter Bush Campus
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Research Assistant
LifeArc Funded Project
Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus
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Avian Ecologist
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH)
Bush Estate, Midlothian
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Laboratory and Logistics Technician
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH)
Bush Estate, Midlothian
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Morrison Group, Cattle Parasitology
Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus
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Science Area Coordinator
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH)
Bush Estate, Midlothian or other sites -Wallingford, Lancaster, Bangor
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Science Area Manager Biodiversity and Land Use
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH)
Bush Estate, Midlothian or other sites -Wallingford, Lancaster, Bangor
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Studentships - Roslin Institute
A selection of three-and a half and four-year studentships available for qualified candidates with an interest in animal health.
Subjects include:
Sustainable livestock farming | Antimicrobial resistance | Epidemiology | Zoonotic infectionsFunded by the ROSLIN FOUNDATION and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
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Non-Executive Chair
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
SRUC Board appointment for an initial period of three years from April 2026.
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Part Time Cleaner (x47)
University of Edinburgh, Corporate Services Group/Estates Department
Easter Bush Campus and Edinburgh
Other Sources
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM)
Chancellor’s Fellowships
Details of the next round of Chancellor's Fellowships with the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine will be added once this information available.
The focus of the last round of Fellowships was on interdisciplinary research, and applications that aligned with one or more of the University’s three research themes – Data, Digital and Artificial Intelligence; Future Health and Care; Sustainability and Climate Change.
A Chancellor Fellowship is an opportunity to realise your research goals in a thriving multi-disciplinary community. CMVM already has incredible research facilities and an ongoing plan to create unrivalled future resources for both research and outstanding medical, veterinary and biomedical sciences teaching.
View current Chancellor's Fellowships
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a strong community of staff and students and provides a number of postgraduate training positions including Clinical Scholarships and Rotating Internships. Commercial veterinary activities provide the opportunity Internships in their clinical areas.
Studentships and PhD Projects
The University of Edinburgh
All Staff Vacancies are published on the main University of Edinburgh jobs site which provides a search facility to locate relevant positions.
University of Edinburgh, Roslin Institute offer job vacancies, studentships and schemes for younger people.
EASTBIO
Applications are invited for UKRI BBSRC-funded 4-year PhD studentships for PhD projects, including Collaborative projects with non-academic partner organisations. EASTBIO Studentships are awarded on the basis of specific PhD projects advertised in the autumn of each year.
Check Find a PhD for available EASTBIO PhD projects now available across our partner institutions - Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Stirling, JHI, MRI, SRUC.
Modern Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way to start or enhance your career. A Modern Apprenticeship is paid employment which provides the opportunity to gain experience and work towards a qualification.
Modern Apprenticeships at the University of Edinburgh are available in a number of areas administration, accountancy, lab work, landscaping, computers & ICT.
Young Person's Guarantee
Making it easier for young people to connect with employers to help them understand and develop the skills they need for the world of work.
Discover opportunities with DYW - jobs, apprenticeships, training and volunteering opportunities and/or college & university courses for young people.
DYW - Developing the Young Workforce
DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian work with all sectors and all sizes of businesses to find the right way for employers to get involved. Employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed.
“I started work experience at Ingenza last week, where I shadowed a student on her placement year and she’s currently helping me become more confident in the lab!
”She showed me around all their equipment and introduced me to the team! It’s been a very positive experience and I wanted to thank you for all your help!”