Chemical Engineer

HIRANI; Randalstown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HIRANI is hiring a Chemical Engineer to lead R&D projects and optimize manufacturing processes in the IVD industry. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, 3+ years of industry experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include designing quality control products and improving manufacturing challenges. Candidates with a Master’s or PhD and knowledge of ISO 13485/IVDR standards are preferred. Great opportunity to drive innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a relevant industry.
• Proven experience within the IVD, medical device or biotechnology industries.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects from a technical engineering perspective.
• Design and optimise new and existing quality control products.
• Investigate and improve current manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of ISO 13485

Knowledge of IVDR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline

Masters or PhD in chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland, for the second consecutive year in the “Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Chemical Engineer join our dynamic team within the IVD Industry predominantly in Serum QC, R&D and Manufacturing Support.

Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours over four days per week: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6.40pm.

What does the Chemical Engineer role involve?

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to cutting‑edge R&D projects, from concept development through to product launch as well as supporting existing manufacturing challenges and continual process improvement. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of engineering, science and healthcare, driving innovation in diagnostic manufacturing processes that make a real difference to healthcare worldwide.

Key duties of the role include:

• Lead R&D projects from a technical engineering perspective
• Design, develop and optimise new and existing quality control products
• Investigate and root cause current manufacturing challenges, improving quality and profitability
• Develop new cutting‑edge manufacturing processes for current processes
• Scale‑up manufacturing processes for various IVD products
• Identify emerging technologies and maintain a competitive edge to other serum QC manufacturers
• Ensure all projects comply with UK, EU and global regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 and IVDR standards
• Prepare technical reports, protocols and all other associated documentation as per Randox procedures
• Troubleshoot formulation queries and continually improve formulation processes and departmental ISO procedures
• Attend regular manufacturing meetings

Who can apply?

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years experience in a relevant industry
• Willingness to be practical and hands‑on as well as perform theoretical research
• Proven experience within the IVD, medical device or biotechnology industries
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including fluid dynamics, mass transfer and reaction engineering
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, IVDR and other relevant standards and regulations
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Computer literate with experience in the use and application of Microsoft packages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to convey complex ideas effectively to a wide audience
• Masters or PhD in chemical engineering
• Qualified Chartered Engineer with the IChemE
• Experience with Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis techniques
• Experience with lyophilisation including associated manufacturing process development technologies
• Experience with CIP (Clean‑in‑place), as well as vial filling, capping and labelling
• Knowledge of automated processes and equipment, pumps, valves, PLC control