Job Description
CK Group are recruiting for a Research & Development 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.
This vacancy is in the Capillary Electrophoresis Research and Development Department and is the opportunity to join a small, high performance team, developing and supporting the next generation of CE assays and associated software.
The candidate would be a highly motivated and self-reliant person, with a science background and ideally 2-3 years’ experience within the IVD industry.
Responsibilities:
* Take receipt of new projects for the development of capillary electrophoresis tests.
* Identify deliverables and schedules for new work requests and assist the Senior R&D Scientist with resource allocation.
* Compile technical documentation to strict regulatory standards.
* Investigate and troubleshoot the cause of poor product or software performance.
* Instigate, create, review and maintain Quality System Procedures relating to product validation and verification.
* Identify, report, and log any bugs found within the software to the Software Department.
* Test all patches released by the Software Department containing bug fixes and improvements.
* Complete all software testing prior to customer release.
* Maintain all relevant patch and software documentation throughout the development process.
* Update and test Methods Files prior to customer release.
* Test Firmware releases prior to customer release.
* Maintain CE Product Technical Files.
* To maintain the R&D department including management of stock levels and ordering of laboratory supplies.
Your Background:
* B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry.
* A minimum of 2-3 years post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience is required and experience within the IVD industry would be desirable.
* Experience of analytical techniques or automated analysers would be an advantage.
* Familiar with good laboratory practice.
* Experience of working to IVD or IVDR standards would be an advantage.
* Advanced writing skills, with the ability to produce coherent and accurate reports.
* Some knowledge/interest in Capillary Electrophoresis.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to priority plan.
* Able to communicate well with all personnel within the company.
* Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.
Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 139 223 in all correspondence.
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