Assistant R&D Scientist

CK Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is seeking an Assistant R&D Scientist for a prominent medical diagnostic company in Gateshead. This permanent role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on developing advanced CE assays. Candidates with a B.Sc. in Life Sciences or Chemistry, strong attention to detail, and a passion for R&D are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry required.
• Post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience desirable.
• Some knowledge/interest in Capillary Electrophoresis.

Responsibilities

• Develop capillary electrophoresis tests and manage project deliverables.
• Assist in compiling regulatory technical documentation.
• Maintain the R&D department and manage stock levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in Life Sciences or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Statistical analysis software

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for an Assistant R&D Scientist, on behalf of a medical diagnostic company. This role will be based at their site in Gateshead,and is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours.


The Role:

This vacancy is in the Capillary Electrophoresis Research and Development Department, and is the opportunity to join a small, high performance team developing and supporting the next generation of CE assays and associated software.

The candidate would be a highly motivated and self-reliant person, with a science background at the start of their career.


Responsibilities:

• Take receipt of new projects for the development of capillary electrophoresis tests.
• Identify deliverables and schedules for new work requests.
• Assist in the compilation of technical documentation to strict regulatory standards.
• Investigate the cause of poor product performance.
• To assist the instigation, creation, review and maintenance of Quality System Procedures relating to product validation and verification.
• Test all patches released by the Software Department containing bug fixes and improvements.
• Complete all software testing prior to customer release.
• Maintain all relevant patch and software documentation throughout the development process.
• Update and test Methods Files prior to customer release.
• Test Firmware releases prior to customer release.
• Maintain CE Product Technical Files.
• To maintain the R&D department including management of stock levels and ordering of laboratory supplies.

Your Background:

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry.
• Post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience is desirable but not essential.
• Familiar with good laboratory practice.
• Some knowledge/interest in Capillary Electrophoresis.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to priority plan.
• Able to communicate well with all personnel within the company.
• Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.

Apply:

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 139 190 in all correspondence.

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