QC Scientist

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

The Role:

To undertake relevant Quality Control laboratory duties in a timely and efficient manor as directed by QC procedure and with reference to the QC Manager.

Responsibilities:

• To perform scientific and associated tasks within the QC department, following QC protocols to provide quality control over the range of products.
• To assist the Electrophoresis Manager in the organising of 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 develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the equipment used within the QC department with respect to regular maintenance and first-line trouble shooting.
• To perform functional external quality assessment testing and subsequent data and report review.
• To develop, maintain and apply theoretical electrophoresis knowledge to support routine QC work, external quality assurance participation and research and development opportunities.
• To work in accordance to Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines when handling reagents and chemicals used in automated and manual techniques. Complying with all statutory and site safety regulations.
• To identify shortcomings or detrimental trends to product performance, raising these with the QC Manager and assisting with appropriate implementation of any resultant action.
• To maintain the stock of retained products.
• Oversight of calibration status of laboratory equipment requiring periodic calibration, ensuring all required documentation is completed and stored appropriately.
• To carry out other duties as directed by the Managing Director.

Your Background:

• 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.
• Able to work well within 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 132 232 in all correspondence.