Research & Development Scientist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical diagnostic company is seeking a Research & Development Scientist to join their Capillary Electrophoresis team in Gateshead. This permanent position offers the opportunity to develop innovative tests and contribute significantly to regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Life Sciences or Chemistry, with 2-3 years of relevant experience in R&D facilities. Your role will involve managing projects, maintaining documentation, and collaborating closely with senior scientists.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience required.
• Experience in IVD industry desirable.
• Familiar with good laboratory practice and IVD/IVDR standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support capillary electrophoresis tests.
• Compile technical documentation to regulatory standards.
• Investigate product/software performance issues.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical techniques

Good laboratory practice

Communication

Education

B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Job Description

CK Group are recruiting for a Research & Development 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.

This vacancy is in the Capillary Electrophoresis Research and Development Department and is the opportunity to join a small, high performance team, developing and supporting the next of CE assays and associated software.

The candidate would be a highly motivated and self-reliant person, with a science background and ideally 2-3 years’ experience within the IVD industry.

Responsibilities:

• Take receipt of new projects for the development of capillary electrophoresis tests.
• Identify deliverables and schedules for new work requests and assist the Senior R&D Scientist with resource allocation.
• Compile technical documentation to strict regulatory standards.
• Investigate and troubleshoot the cause of poor product or software performance.
• Instigate, create, review and maintain Quality System Procedures relating to product validation and verification.
• Identify, report, and log any bugs found within the software to the Software Department.
• Test all patches released by the Software Department containing bug fixes and improvements.
• Complete all software testing prior to customer release.
• Maintain all relevant patch and software documentation throughout the development process.
• Update and test Methods Files prior to customer release.
• Test Firmware releases prior to customer release.
• Maintain CE Product Technical Files.
• To maintain the R&D department including management of stock levels and ordering of laboratory supplies.

Your Background:

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry.
• A minimum of 2-3 years post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience is required and experience within the IVD industry would be desirable.
• Experience of analytical techniques or automated analysers would be an advantage.
• Familiar with good laboratory practice.
• Experience of working to IVD or IVDR standards would be an advantage.
• Advanced writing skills, with the ability to produce coherent and accurate reports.
• Some knowledge/interest in Capillary Electrophoresis.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to priority plan.
• Able to communicate well with all personnel within the company.
• Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.

Apply:

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 139 223 in all correspondence.

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