26N/RDTX - Scientist

Randox Laboratories; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join their R&D team in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The role involves developing and validating new immunoassay tests, product development, and resolving technical queries.

The ideal candidate will hold at least a degree in biochemistry or related fields, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This full-time position encompasses 40 hours a week with a focus on innovative drug screening solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant life science subject.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise within given projects.
• Meet targets on established R&D projects.
• Keep up to date with current methods and technologies.
• Liaise with team members on various projects.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of immunoassay principles

Education

Degree in biochemistry, chemistry, immunology or a life science

Job description

Role Overview

Due to continued growth, Randox Toxicology requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic Scientist to join the research and development team. The R&D Scientist will work as part of an established R&D team responsible for successfully developing and validating new immunoassay tests suitable for use in screening for the presence of a wide range of drugs and or their metabolites. They will be involved in all aspects of new product development including design planning and specifications, antibody characterisation, feasibility, verification, validation and design transfer to manufacturing. They will also be involved with helping to resolve technical queries relating to Randox Toxicology products where R&D investigation is required to bring about a quick and satisfactory resolution.

Location: Randox Site 6, 61 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4RR

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5.40pm.

Responsibilities

• The development of expertise within given projects
• The meeting of targets on established R&D projects
• The familiarisation and keeping up to date with current methods and technologies for a given project
• Liaising with other team members of staff on various projects
• Adherence to all company work instructions and SOPs applicable to a particular project
• To ensure maintenance of equipment and calibration of all items used for experimental work

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Qualified to at least degree level in biochemistry, chemistry, immunology or a life science subject
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages
• Desirable: Knowledge of immunoassay principles
• Experience in assay design and development

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.