Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist to join their team in Gateshead. This permanent role involves ensuring the quality control and assay of innovative medical diagnostic products. The successful candidate will have a strong background in life sciences and laboratory practices, with a focus on Electrophoresis. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of product quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about science and looking to make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Sound knowledge of Electrophoresis and good life science background.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control and assay testing for V8 and UltraCE products.
• Organize daily work to meet target turnaround times.
• Maintain QC specifications and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Good laboratory practice

Electrophoresis knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team supervision

Time management

Statistical analysis

Education

BSc in Life Sciences

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

gateshead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 of the V8 and UltraCE product 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.
• 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.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to priority plan.
• Able to communicate well with all personnel within the company.

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It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 132 199 in all correspondence.