R&D Scientist

Randox Laboratories Ltd.; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories Ltd. is seeking an R&D Scientist to join the Immunoassay Development team near Crumlin.

The role involves developing diagnostic products, improving current assays, and delivering rigorous data analysis from reagents through to verification and validation. The position requires a degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Life Science, with experience in immunoassay principles, independent work capability, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• This role requires a degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Life Science with immunoassay knowledge.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary R&D team.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic products and improve existing ones within the Immunoassay Development team.
• Meet targets on established R&D projects and document results rigorously.
• Prepare Design and Development Plans, risk management and specifications.
• Perform experimental work from reagents to Verification and Validation.
• Transfer products to manufacturing per company procedures and operate lab equipment.
• Develop clinical multiplexed biochip assays.

Skills

Immunoassay principles

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Experimental design

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Biochem/Chemistry/Life Science

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

Automated systems

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. 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 List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve.

We have an exciting new career opportunity for an R&D Scientist to join our Immunoassay Development team at our HQ, based just outside of Crumlin.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 4x10 hour shifts, 8am to 6.40pm, Monday to Thursday.

What does this role involve?

This role will contribute to the development of new diagnostic products and the continued improvement of existing products. Key duties of the role include:

• The meeting of targets on established R&D projects.
• The familiarisation of current methods and technologies for a given project.
• The detailed completion of reports demonstrating rigorous analysis of results.
• Generation and upkeep of Design and Development Plans, Risk Management activities and Design Specifications.
• The accurate completion of all experimental work associated with the development of diagnostic products from the initial assessment of reagents to the Verification and Validation of the product.
• Transfer of the product to manufacturing in accordance with company procedures.
• The operation and routine maintenance of various types of departmental equipment and analytical instruments
• Development of clinical multiplexed biochip assays.

Who can apply?

• Bachelors degree or higher in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a Life Science subject.
• Demonstrable understanding of immunoassay principles.
• Ability to work independently within the context of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Possess excellent organisational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Previous experience of immunoassay principles/techniques.
• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant biomedical or life science subject.
• Previous experience in clinical research.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of laboratory instrumentation including automated systems.
• Comprehensive data analysis skills.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.