R&D Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Research and Development Scientist, on behalf of a medical diagnostic company to support the delivery of the company's R&D objectives. This role will be based at their site in Gateshead and is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours.

The Role

This role will develop and support the next generation of Capillary Electrophoresis assays and associated software.

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.
• Review existing projects and report findings.
• Complete technical documentation to strict regulatory standards.
• Identify and confirm issues with product performance reported by QC or the Technical Services team.
• Investigate and troubleshoot the cause of poor product or software performance.
• Implement/update processes within the manufacturing and QC departments to prevent the reoccurrence of these issues.
• To liaise with the Software Department to develop the Platinum user software.
• Test all patches released by the Software Department containing bug fixes and improvements.
• 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 (GLP).
• 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.

Apply:

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