Assistant Research and Development Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for an Assistant Research and 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.

The Role:

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 at the start of their career.

Responsibilities:

• Take receipt of new projects for the development of capillary electrophoresis tests.
• Identify deliverables and schedules for new work requests.
• Assist in the compilation of technical documentation to strict regulatory standards.
• Investigate the cause of poor product performance.
• To assist the instigation, creation, review and maintenance of Quality System Procedures relating to product validation and verification.
• 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.
• 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.

Essential Skills:

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry.
• Post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience is desirable but not essential.
• Familiar with good laboratory practice.
• 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.

Apply:

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.

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