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Assistant Research and Development Scientist

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1RD, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • CK Group is seeking an Assistant Research and Development Scientist for a permanent position at a medical diagnostic company in Gateshead.
  • The role involves working in the Capillary Electrophoresis Research and Development Department, focusing on developing CE assays and related software.
  • Candidates should have a B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry, with post-graduate laboratory or R&D experience being desirable but not essential.
  • The position requires excellent time management, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within the team.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants must be entitled to work in the UK.
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.

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It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.


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