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Assistant R&D Scientist

Job details
Posting date: 12 July 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 August 2024
Location: NE11 0SD
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Helena Laboratories (UK) Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Helena Biosciences is a leading and well established medical diagnostic company, with an international reputation comprising two flagship business divisions that specialise in the design, manufacture and support of Clinical Electrophoresis and Haemostasis systems.

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.

Assistant Research and Development Scientist

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Take receipt of new projects for the development of capillary electrophoresis tests
• Identify deliverables and schedules for new work requests
• Review existing projects and report findings
• Assist in the compilation of technical documentation to strict regulatory standards
• Identify and confirm issues with product performance reported by QC or the Technical Services team
• Investigate the cause of poor product performance
• Implement/update processes within the manufacturing and QC departments to prevent the reoccurrence of these issues
• 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
• 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

Key Skills Required

• 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
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work well within a team
• 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

This vacancy is permanent, full time Monday to Friday (daytime hours) and based at our Gateshead site.

Salary: Competitive Remuneration Package (negotiable depending upon skills and experience)

Applications (including your current CV and covering letter) should be
e-mailed to personnel@helena-biosciences.com

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