Research & Development Scientist

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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