Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical diagnostic company in Gateshead is seeking a Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist to ensure product quality through precise testing and quality control protocols. Candidates should have a BSc in life sciences and relevant lab experience. Responsibilities include organizing daily tasks, maintaining QC specifications, and collaborating with the team to identify product performance trends. This permanent role offers a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant laboratory-based experience.
• Competent in the use of Internet and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate well with all personnel within the company.

Responsibilities

• Test the quality control and assay of product lines.
• Organise work to achieve target turnaround times.
• Review and maintain Assay and QC specifications.
• Ensure all EQA scheme data is carried out in required time frames.

Skills

BSc within the life-sciences disciplines

Good laboratory practice

Sound knowledge/interest in Electrophoresis

Competent mathematician and statistician

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Ability to supervise and motivate a team

Good communicator

Education

BSc in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Windows programs

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Job Description

CK Group are recruiting for a Capillary Electrophoresis QC 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

To test the quality control and assay ofproduct lines. Ensuring product is assayed and quality control tested in a timely manner as directed by the appropriate assay and quality control procedures and with reference to the QC Manager.

Responsibilities:

• To perform scientific and associated tasks while following appropriate protocols to assay and quality control products from the V8 and UltraCE product range.
• To organise the assigned work on a day-to-day basis, being aware of the urgency of products and the time taken for tasks to be undertaken to achieve target turnaround times.
• To review and maintain V8 and UltraCE specific Assay and QC specifications to ensure they are up to date and fit for purpose.
• To ensure all EQA scheme data is carried out within the required time frames and the resultant reports are reviewed and stored appropriately.
• To develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the equipment used within the department with respect to regular maintenance and first-line trouble shooting.
• To develop, maintain and apply theoretical electrophoresis knowledge to support routine assay, QC, external quality assurance participation and research and development opportunities.
• To identify shortcomings or detrimental trends to product performance and raise these with the Electrophoresis Divisional Coordinator and track and implement any outcomes of resultant investigations.
• Participation in cross departmental CA/PA – Non-conformance process meetings.
• To carry out other duties as directed by the Managing Director.

Essential Skills:

• BSc within the life-sciences disciplines with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory-based experience.
• Good laboratory practice.
• Good Life Science background.
• Sound knowledge/interest in Electrophoresis.
• Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.
• Competent mathematician and statistician.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team.
• Good communicator.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to priority plan.
• Able to communicate well with all personnel within the company.

Apply:

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 141 172 in all correspondence.

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