Job Description
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. \n\n The Role:\n\n 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.\n\n Responsibilities:\n\nTo perform scientific and associated tasks within the QC department, following QC protocols to provide quality control over the range of products.\nTo 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.\nTo develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the equipment used within the QC department with respect to regular maintenance and first-line trouble shooting.\nTo perform functional external quality assessment testing and subsequent data and report review.\nTo develop, maintain and apply theoretical electrophoresis knowledge to support routine QC work, external quality assurance participation and research and development opportunities.\nTo 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.\nTo identify shortcomings or detrimental trends to product performance, raising these with the QC Manager and assisting with appropriate implementation of any resultant action.\nTo maintain the stock of retained products.\nOversight of calibration status of laboratory equipment requiring periodic calibration, ensuring all required documentation is completed and stored appropriately.\nTo carry out other duties as directed by the Managing Director.Your Background:\n\nBSc within the life-sciences disciplines with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory-based experience.\nGood laboratory practice.\nGood Life Science background.\nSound knowledge/interest in Electrophoresis.\nCompetent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.\nCompetent mathematician and statistician.\nAble to work well within a team.\nGood communicator.\nExcellent time management and organisational skills.\nAbility to priority plan.\nAble to communicate well with all personnel within the company. Apply:\n\n It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
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