CK Group are recruiting for a QC Scientist, on behalf of a medical diagnostic company. This role will be based at their site in Sunderland and is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours.
The Role:
To undertake relevant Quality Control laboratory duties in a timely and efficient manor as directed by QC procedure and with reference to the QC Manager.
Responsibilities:
* To perform scientific and associated tasks within the QC department, following QC protocols to provide quality control over the range of products.
* To assist the Electrophoresis Manager in the organising of 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 develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the equipment used within the QC department with respect to regular maintenance and first-line trouble shooting.
* To perform functional external quality assessment testing and subsequent data and report review.
* To develop, maintain and apply theoretical electrophoresis knowledge to support routine QC work, external quality assurance participation and research and development opportunities.
* To work in accordance to Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines when handling reagents and chemicals used in automated and manual techniques. Complying with all statutory and site safety regulations.
* To identify shortcomings or detrimental trends to product performance, raising these with the QC Manager and assisting with appropriate implementation of any resultant action.
* To maintain the stock of retained products.
* Oversight of calibration status of laboratory equipment requiring periodic calibration, ensuring all required documentation is completed and stored appropriately.
* To carry out other duties as directed by the Managing Director.
Your Background:
* 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.
* Able to work well within 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 132 232 in all correspondence.