SNP MSP Clare Adamson visited Antibody Analytics, a bioanalytical and immunology research services provider that has recently moved to premises in Motherwell.
Antibody Analytics are specialists in Primary Cell Method development and analysis; their research advances drug development.
The company is committed to recruiting young people and providing positive destinations in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Ms Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, said: “It was a pleasure to speak to scientists and staff at Antibody Analytics about the firm’s ethos.
“It is refreshing to see a local Motherwell company put inclusion, opportunity, and development at the core of its values.
“I am encouraging my constituents to look into the support that is available for a career in STEM through the likes of Skills Development Scotland and Antibody Analytics’ own careers page.
“Women are chronically under-represented in STEM subjects; we are wasting so much talent and reversing that trend is key to ensuring that Scotland can reach its full potential.
“Encouragingly, Antibody Analytics’ inclusive working policies has resulted in 68 per cent of their staff being female, while their senior management team has a 50/50 split.
“I am delighted that the company is already working with local schools to get young people enthusiastic about STEM careers.”
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