Scientist

Randox Laboratories; Antrim; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories in Antrim is seeking an R&D Scientist to join the Clinical Chemistry team. You will help develop and optimise biochemistry-based IVD assays for established and novel biomarkers across the product lifecycle.

The role involves generating verification and validation data, analysing assay performance, preparing quality documentation, and supporting transfer of products to manufacturing; standard hours are 7am to 6.40pm, with potential flexibility.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Life Sciences.
• Experience analysing and documenting large datasets.
• Laboratory experience or training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise biochemistry-based IVD assays.
• Generate and analyse verification/validation data for registration and commercialisation.
• Prepare quality documentation per Randox QMS.
• Meet targets on R&D projects.
• Familiarise with current methods and technologies on a project.
• Complete reports with rigorous data analysis.
• Contribute to continual improvement and product assessments.
• Transfer product to manufacturing per procedures.
• Operate and maintain departmental equipment and analytical instruments.

Skills

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Life Sciences

Data analysis

Lab experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

Photometric analysers

Job description

R&D Scientist – (Job Ref: 26N/SCNC)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare 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 List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for a R&D Scientist within our Clinical Chemistry team.

What does the Clinical Chemistry team do?

The Randox Laboratories Clinical Chemistry R&D Department are responsible for the design & development of diagnostic reagent kits. The team perform all design and development activities throughout the IVD development life cycle, including product concept, feasibility/optimisation, design verification, and clinical validation to support regulatory filings.

Location

Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH.

Contract Offered

Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts

7am to 6.40pm, Monday to Thursday. Some flexibility may be required.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for the development and optimisation of biochemistry based IVD assays for both established and novel biomarkers and life-cycle support of commercialised products. This main duties of the role include:

• Support the generation of comprehensive verification and validation data packages to support registration and commercialisation of IVD products and instruments.
• Generation and analysis of assay performance data.
• Completion of quality documentation in accordance with the Randox QMS.
• The meeting of targets on established R&D projects.
• The familiarisation of current methods and technologies on a given project.
• Detailed completion of reports demonstrating rigorous analysis of results.
• Continual improvement and assessment of existing products.
• Transferring of product to manufacturing in accordance with company procedures.
• The operation and routine maintenance of various types of departmental equipment and analytical instruments.

Who can apply?

Essential criteria:

• Be qualified to at least undergraduate level in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a Life Science subject.
• Previous experience in analysis and documentation of large datasets.
• Previous laboratory experience or training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a laboratory based job.
• Experience in design and development of IVD products.
• Experience in the use of photometric clinical chemistry analysers.
• Previous experience in an ISO 13485:2016 accredited environment.