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Join Edinburgh Instruments, a global leader in spectroscopy solutions for over 50 years. We’re at the forefront of innovation, working with top research institutes, academic institutions, and industrial facilities worldwide. Our products are renowned for their customisation, user-friendliness, exceptional performance and driving breakthroughs in a fast-paced global market. As we grow to meet rising demand, we’re seeking passionate, forward-thinking individuals to help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in spectroscopy.

Why work for Edinburgh Instruments?

At Edinburgh Instruments, we offer more than just a job – we provide a rewarding career with opportunities to innovate and excel in your role, whether that is in our scientific research and product development, manufacturing or professional services. Here’s why you should consider joining our team: 

1. State-of-the-Art Innovation
1. State-of-the-Art InnovationBe part of a company known for pioneering advancements in fluorescence spectroscopy technology. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in scientific instrumentation.
2. Global Impact
2. Global ImpactContribute to projects that make a difference. Our products are essential tools in cutting-edge research across diverse sectors, from fundamental scientific exploration to industrial applications.
3. Sustainability Commitment
3. Sustainability CommitmentJoin an organisation that values sustainability. We are dedicated to minimising our carbon footprint and we are the proud signatory of the SME climate commitment
4. Comprehensive Benefits Package
4. Comprehensive Benefits PackageEnjoy a competitive compensation package that includes not only financial rewards but also non-financial benefits such as flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.
5. Collaborative Culture
5. Collaborative CultureExperience a supportive and inclusive work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our company culture is built on respect, integrity, and a shared passion for scientific excellence.
6. Career Growth
6. Career GrowthExplore diverse career paths and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We invest in our employees’ development, providing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Current Vacancies:

Role: German Speaking HR & Payroll Administrator

Location: Livingston

Type: Permanent

Reports To: Head of HR

Techcomp Europe is a leading group of technology-focused businesses serving the scientific instrumentation, analytical technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors worldwide. Headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, the Group includes a portfolio of established and growing companies, including Edinburgh Instruments, Edinburgh Sensors, Scion Instruments, Froilabo, Precisa, Sercon, and Isotopx.

With operations across multiple countries and a diverse international workforce, Techcomp Europe is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products and services to customers around the world. As the Group continues to grow, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented German Speaking HR & Payroll Administrator to join our HR team and support the delivery of consistent, efficient, and high-quality HR and payroll services across our businesses.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of HR administration and payroll coordination activities across the Techcomp Europe Group. Working closely with the HR team, Finance teams, payroll providers, managers, and employees, you will help ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain employee records, and support the effective delivery of HR processes and initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual looking to develop their career in Human Resources within a growing international organisation, gaining exposure to a broad range of HR and payroll activities across multiple business units and countries.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinate monthly payroll inputs across Group companies, including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, and leave adjustments.
  • Support accurate payroll processing through validation checks, payroll records management, and collaboration with Finance teams and payroll providers.
  • Manage employee records, contracts, onboarding/offboarding, recruitment administration, and HR documentation while ensuring GDPR compliance.
  • Support performance reviews, salary review processes, employee engagement initiatives, and general HR communications.
  • Maintain and update HR systems to ensure accurate employee data.
  • Produce HR and payroll reports (e.g., headcount, absence, turnover) and support process and reporting improvements.
  • Provide support to Production and Sales teams, as required.
  • Provide administrative support for HR projects, policy implementation, and organisational updates.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR and payroll processes.
  • Act as a first point of contact for routine HR and payroll enquiries and coordinate HR-related meetings and activities.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Group and provide administrative support to the wider HR team.

What You’ll Need to Bring

Essential

  • Fluent German speaker with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous experience in an administrative, payroll, or coordination role.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when handling data and documentation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an HR and/or payroll administration environment would be advantageous.
  • An interest in Human Resources, ideally with or working towards a CIPD qualification.
  • Familiarity with HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records.
  • Experience working within a multi-site, international, or fast-paced business environment.
  • Proficiency in one or more European languages, particularly German, French, or Spanish, would be beneficial.
  • Experience supporting payroll activities across multiple countries would be an advantage.

Why Us? 

This a great opportunity to join an established and growing global business. In return we offer excellent financial rewards and career development prospects. You will work 37.5 flexible working pattern, that allows an early finish on a Friday. After an initial qualifying period and subject to the Company’s terms and conditions of employment, Edinburgh Instruments offers a comprehensive range of benefits including performance-related bonus scheme, death in service, group income protection, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work and employee discount scheme.

As an equal opportunities employer, Edinburgh Instruments is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Apply Now

If you are looking to build your career within a dynamic and growing international organisation, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the German Speaking HR & Payroll Administrator position, please click here

Role: Optical Product Engineer (Operations) 

Location: Livingston

Type: Permanent

Reports To: Product Manager - Operations

Edinburgh Instruments has over fifty years of pioneering expertise in delivering cutting‑edge spectroscopic solutions. As a global authority in the design and manufacture of advanced spectroscopy systems, we develop bespoke instruments that push the boundaries in Photoluminescence, Raman, UV‑Vis, FTIR, and Transient Absorption technologies. We continue to invest in research, product development and market expansion, with strong growth expectations in the coming years. 

Edinburgh Instruments is part of Techcomp Europe Group which is home to a portfolio of fast‑growing, high‑technology businesses operating across global markets. Our brands include Edinburgh Instruments, Edinburgh Sensors, Scion, Froilabo, Precisa, Sercon and Isotopx. Headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, we continue to invest heavily in R&D and product development, driving innovation and creating exciting growth opportunities across our worldwide network of companies and sales channels. 

We are looking to recruit an Optical Product Engineer to join our Operations team at our Livingston headquarters.  

Could This Be the Role for You? 

Have you recently graduated with a degree in physics or electrical engineering and have a good understanding of optics? Do you have previous research experience using optical spectroscopy techniques? Or perhaps experience at a component level, for example building an optical system in a lab? Are you confident, enthusiastic and enjoy customer interaction and international travel?

If you are technically curious, enjoy solving problems, and are confident communicating with customers, this could be the perfect opportunity. The role also offers the chance to travel internationally and work with scientists and engineers across a wide range of industries and applications. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting into the Product Manager - Operations, this role covers the most important facets of our customer-facing agenda.  Coupled with rigorous in-house final-testing of our custom spectrometer products to ensure they meet the demanding specifications.

As a member of the Service & Operations Team, the successful candidate will be enthused to act as an ambassador for our company, and conduct installation, training and service support visits to our customer-base. They will also provide technical support, customer feedback and give views on development strategy relating to our growing product range.   

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct final test, product installation, training and servicing work for fluorescence spectrometer products at our customer location. 
  • Undertake the repair and servicing of our fluorescence spectrometer products. 
  • Responsible for final-stage testing of spectrometer products within production area. 
  • Involved in the continuing development/improvement of luminescence spectrometers and custom designed analytical instrumentation. 

What You’ll Need to Bring

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in a physics or Electrical Engineering with a good knowledge of optics. A higher degree such as an MSc/PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics would be a distinct advantage.  
  • Previous research experience using optical spectroscopy techniques such as photoluminescence or Raman spectroscopy/microscopyis a benefit. 
  • Experience of these spectroscopy techniques at a component level, such as building an optical system in a lab, would be a particular advantage. 
  • A willingness to travel. This role requires a level of extended international travel which may be up to 14 nights at any one time. The travel expectations are around 7 nights per month (after the initial training period of 6 months). 
  • Takes ownership of customer problems and issues and work to resolve them. 
  • Capability to provide simple solutions to technical problems and based on customer requirements. 
  • Enthusiasm, confidence and professionalism with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is an important part of this role. 
  • Responsiveness and focus, combined with attention to detail are essential. 
  • Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines with proven analytical and numerical skills. 
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of a larger team. 
  • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills. 

Why Us? 

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, growing, and globally recognised scientific instrumentation company, offering a supportive environment where innovation is encouraged and technical expertise is valued. We provide a competitive salary with a performance‑related bonus scheme, a 37.5‑hour working week with a flexible working pattern and early Friday finish, private medical insurance, a pension scheme, permanent health insurance and death‑in‑service benefit, a generous holiday allowance, subsidised gym membership, and excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation. 

As an equal opportunities employer, Edinburgh Instruments is committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. 

We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds. 

Apply Now

If you are looking to build your career within a dynamic and growing international organisation, we would love to hear from you.

 

Role: Product Specialist

Location: Livingston, UK

Type: Permanent

Edinburgh Instruments, based in Livingston, has over fifty years of pioneering expertise in delivering cutting edge spectroscopic solutions. As a global authority in the design and manufacture of advanced spectroscopy systems, we develop bespoke instruments that push the boundaries in Photoluminescence, Raman, UV Vis, FTIR, and Transient Absorption technologies. We continue to invest in research, product development and market expansion, with strong growth expectations in the coming years.

Edinburgh Instruments is part of the Techcomp Europe Group, a portfolio of innovative, high technology businesses operating across global markets. Our brands include Edinburgh Instruments, Edinburgh Sensors, Scion, Froilabo, Precisa, Sercon and Isotopx. Headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, we continue to invest heavily in R&D and product development, driving innovation and creating exciting growth opportunities across our worldwide network of companies and sales channels.

We are seeking a Product Specialist to join our Product & Applications team at our Livingston headquarters.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is an exciting opportunity for a scientist with a passion for spectroscopy to apply their technical expertise in a customer-focused, commercial environment. Previous commercial experience is not required.

As the first point of contact for technical sales support enquiries, you will provide expert advice on spectroscopy applications and instrument capabilities to customers, distributors and internal sales teams worldwide. You will play a key role in helping customers identify the most suitable solutions for their research and analytical requirements while collaborating closely with Development, Production and Operations teams to support bespoke system design and delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Answer product-related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues to find technical solutions to customer requests.
  • Discuss technical and application requirements with potential customers in person or virtually to tailor the product to their needs.
  • Liaise with Sales, Development and Production teams for bespoke (non-pricelist) requirements, ensuring that the quoted product is suitable for its application.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations on instruments and applications for training Sales staff and distributors.
  • Work with the Product Manager in maintaining the price list, updating information regarding product cost and specifications when required.
  • Measure customer samples, write test reports and perform instrument demos for potential customers.
  • Test new products for Development and feedback on product improvements.
  • Provide technical content for marketing including brochures/datasheets, application and technical notes, and product videos.
  • Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally to attend exhibitions and conferences, visit customer sites, and support sales teams and distributors.
  • Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required by your line manager.

What You’ll Need to Bring

Essential:

  • MSc or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or another relevant physical science discipline.
  • Hands-on experience with optical spectroscopy techniques in a research environment, such as photoluminescence, transient absorption or fluorescence spectroscopy.
  • Excellent scientific communication, presentation and technical writing skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
  • A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional support and service.
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable:

  • Experience with time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy and/or fluorescence microscopy.
  • Experience presenting scientific research or technical content to diverse audiences.


Why Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, growing, and globally recognised scientific instrumentation company, offering a supportive environment where innovation is encouraged and technical expertise is valued. We provide a competitive salary with a performance related bonus scheme, a 37.5 hour working week with a flexible working pattern and early Friday finish, private medical insurance, a pension scheme, permanent health insurance and death in service benefit, a generous holiday allowance, subsidised gym membership, and excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

As an equal opportunities employer, Edinburgh Instruments is committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

Apply:

To apply for any of our advertised vacancies, please complete our simple online application form using the link below:

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

We’re always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our team. If you don’t see a role that suits you but believe that you could make an impact at Edinburgh Instruments, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and tell us how you can contribute to Edinburgh Instruments: jobs@edinst.com.

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