Chemical engineer

Job ref:
25N/CHEG

Job type:
Permanent

Quantity of Posts Available:
1

Location:
NI - Antrim

Closing date:
Saturday 04 Oct :59

Job Summary
Chemical Engineer - (Job Ref: 25N/CHEG)
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024". Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting career opportunity for a
Chemical Enginee
r join our dynamic team within the IVD Industry predominantly in Serum QC, R&D and Manufacturing Support.

Location
: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL.

Contract Offered
: Full-time, Permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts
: 40 hours over four days per week: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6.40pm.

What does the Chemical Engineer role involve?
Duties
The successful candidate will lead and contribute to cutting-edge R&D projects, from concept development through to product launch as well as supporting existing manufacturing challenges and continual process improvement. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of engineering, science and healthcare, driving innovation in diagnostic manufacturing processes that make a real difference to healthcare worldwide. Some of the key duties of the role will include:

Lead R&D projects from a technical engineering perspective

Design, develop and optimize new and existing quality control products

Using chemical engineering expertise, investigate and root cause current manufacturing challenges and issues to continually improve quality and profitability

Develop new cutting-edge manufacturing processes for current processes

Develop and scale-up manufacturing processes for various IVD products

Identify emerging technologies and maintain a competitive edge to other serum QC manufacturers

Ensure all projects comply with UK, EU and global regulatory requirements, including ISO13485 and IVDR standards

Prepare technical reports, protocols and all other associated documentation as per Randox procedures

The troubleshooting of formulation queries and continual improvement of formulation processes including continual improvement of departmental ISO procedures

Attendance at regular manufacturing meetings

Who can apply?

Essential Criteria
Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline

3+ years experience in a relevant industry

Willingness to be practical and hands-on as well as perform theoretical research

Proven experience within the IVD, medical device or biotechnology industries

Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including fluid dynamics, mass transfer and reaction engineering

Knowledge of ISO 13485, IVDR and other relevant standards and regulations

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Computer literate with experience in the use and application of Microsoft packages

Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to convey complex ideas effectively to a wide audience

Desirable
Masters or PhD in chemical engineering

Qualified Chartered Engineer with the IChemE

Experience with Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis Techniques

Experience with Lyophilisation including associated manufacturing process development technologies

Experience with CIP (Clean-in-place), as well as vial filling, capping and labelling

Knowledge of automated processes and equipment, pumps, valves, PLC control

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