Senior Molecular (PCR) Scientist/ Assay Development

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Burntwood Pentre; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Deeside seeks a Senior Molecular Scientist to focus on PCR assay development. Responsibilities include conducting test work, ensuring project quality and deadlines, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have a related degree and essential experience in PCR assay development, along with industry experience in a regulated environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and benefits including enhanced pension and private medical coverage.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Birthday holiday

14 days paid sick leave

Enhanced pension (5%)

Private medical, dental, and optical cover

Permanent medical insurance

Death in service (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Essential experience in PCR assay development.
• Industrial experience with a Degree, MSc, or PhD preferred.
• Experience in a regulated industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PCR assay development test work regularly.
• Responsible for project deadlines and quality levels.
• Liaise with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.

Skills

PCR assay development

Customer relationship management

Project management

Education

Degree in a related field

MSc/PhD preferred

Tools

ISO13485

Job description

Senior Molecular (PCR) Scientist/ Assay Development

Location: Deeside

Type: Permanent

Hours: Days (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Additional: 25 days holiday + BH + birthday +1 day holiday for each year after 5 years (upto year 10), 14 days paid sick leave per year, enhanced pension (5%), private medical, dental and optical cover. Permanent medical insurance, death in service 4x salary.

Russell Taylor is working exclusively with a Diagnostics/Life Sciences company & looking for an Assay Development Scientist who will work in the Technical Services team at their new state of the art site in Deeside.

Reports to: Head of Technical Services

The Role

• Conducting PCR assay development test work on a regular basis - also training staff on such activities as / when required
• Together with their Line Manager and Head of Technical Services, responsible for the advancement of all development and manufacturing according to defined service levels including turnaround times, project deadlines, productivity levels, quality levels and cost per sample
• Understanding and operation of instruments across site
• Playing an active role within the laboratory. completing projects where required and assisting in the scheduling and co-ordination of project work.
• Liaising with customers frequently and as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and confidence; working closely with the Customer Engagement Manager, they will form and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and technology partners.
• To participate in internal and external meetings, visits, and audits as and when appropriate and communicate any information back to the appropriate personnel.
• When ready, ensure work is transferred into routine manufacture as smoothly as possible with the correct documentation and training.
• Deliver the expectation of the customer whilst also balancing the interests of the Company
• Liaising with QA and commercial team to address any complaints, requests, or suggestions from service users
• Generation, design, and review of any required new documentation

The Person

• Will hold a Degree in a related field, or an MSc /PhD would be preferred with industrial experience
• Essential experience in PCR assay development
• ISO13485 experience desirable, working in regulated industry essential
• Lyophilisation / assay stabilisation desirable

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