R&D Scientist

Randox Laboratories; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories is seeking an R&D Scientist (Immunoassay) to join the Immunoassay Development team at our HQ, near Crumlin. The role focuses on immunoassay development, method familiarity, and rigorous data reporting within a fast-paced research environment.

You will contribute to assay development, quality documentation, and transfer processes to manufacturing, working 4x10 hour shifts on site in Co Antrim. A strong life-science background is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of immunoassay principles.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Possess excellent organisational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet targets on established R&D projects.
• Familiarise current methods and technologies for a project.
• Complete reports with rigorous analysis of results.
• Develop and maintain Design and Development Plans, Risk Management activities and Design Specifications.
• Complete all experimental work for development of diagnostic products from reagents assessment to Verification and Validation.
• Transfer the product to manufacturing per company procedures.
• Operate and maintain departmental equipment and analytical instruments.
• Develop clinical multiplexed biochip assays.

Skills

Immunoassay principles

Independent work

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Life Science

Job description

R&D Scientist (Immunoassay) (Job Ref: 26N/SCIU)

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.

Location

61 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4RR.

Contract Offered

Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts

4x10 hour shifts, 8am to 6.40pm, Monday to Thursday.

What does this role involve?

• 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?

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.