Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical diagnostics company is seeking a Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist to perform quality control tasks in Gateshead. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in life sciences and 1-2 years of laboratory experience. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, organizing daily tasks, and reviewing specifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a permanent position for daytime hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of laboratory experience is required.
• Strong background in life sciences and good laboratory practices.
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific tasks to assay and QC products.
• Organize daily work and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Review and update assay and QC specifications.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Electrophoresis techniques knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

BSc in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Statistical software

Job description

Job Description

CK Group is recruiting for a Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist on behalf of a medical diagnostic company. This role is based at their site in Gateshead and is a permanent position with Monday to Friday daytime hours.

The Role

The main responsibilities include testing the quality control and assay of product lines, ensuring products are assayed and quality control tested timely according to protocols and under the guidance of the QC Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific tasks following protocols to assay and quality control products from the V8 and UltraCE ranges.
• Organize daily work, prioritize tasks based on urgency to meet target turnaround times.
• Review and update V8 and UltraCE assay and QC specifications to ensure they are current and appropriate.
• Ensure EQA scheme data is completed within required timeframes, with reports reviewed and stored properly.
• Develop knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting within the department.
• Apply electrophoresis knowledge to support routine assays, QC, external quality assurance, and R&D activities.
• Identify product performance issues, communicate findings, and track investigations.
• Participate in cross-departmental non-conformance meetings.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Managing Director.

Essential Skills

• BSc in life sciences with 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Good laboratory practices and a strong background in life sciences.
• Interest and knowledge in electrophoresis techniques.
• Proficient in internet use, Microsoft Office Suite, and statistical software.
• Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK is essential.

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