CK Group are recruiting for a Capillary Electrophoresis QC 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.
The Role
To test the quality control and assay of the V8 and UltraCE product lines. Ensuring product is assayed and quality control tested in a timely manner as directed by the appropriate assay and quality control procedures and with reference to the QC Manager.
Responsibilities:
* To perform scientific and associated tasks while following appropriate protocols to assay and quality control products from the V8 and UltraCE product range.
* To organise the assigned work on a day-to-day basis, being aware of the urgency of products and the time taken for tasks to be undertaken to achieve target turnaround times.
* To review and maintain V8 and UltraCE specific Assay and QC specifications to ensure they are up to date and fit for purpose.
* To ensure all EQA scheme data is carried out within the required time frames and the resultant reports are reviewed and stored appropriately.
* To develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the equipment used within the department with respect to regular maintenance and first-line trouble shooting.
* To develop, maintain and apply theoretical electrophoresis knowledge to support routine assay, QC, external quality assurance participation and research and development opportunities.
* To identify shortcomings or detrimental trends to product performance and raise these with the Electrophoresis Divisional Coordinator and track and implement any outcomes of resultant investigations.
* Participation in cross departmental CA/PA – Non-conformance process meetings.
* To carry out other duties as directed by the Managing Director.
Essential Skills:
* BSc within the life-sciences disciplines with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory-based experience.
* Good laboratory practice.
* Good Life Science background.
* Sound knowledge/interest in Electrophoresis.
* Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.
* Competent mathematician and statistician.
* Ability to supervise and motivate a team.
* Good communicator.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to priority plan.
* Able to communicate well with all personnel within the company.
Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 132 199 in all correspondence.