Capillary Electrophoresis QC Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Capillary Electrophoresis QC 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

To test the quality control and assay of the V8 and UltraCE product lines. Ensuring product is assayed and quality control tested in a timely manner as directed by the appropriate assay and quality control procedures and with reference to the QC Manager.

Responsibilities:

• To perform scientific and associated tasks while following appropriate protocols to assay and quality control products from the V8 and UltraCE product range.
• To organise the assigned work on a day-to-day basis, being aware of the urgency of products and the time taken for tasks to be undertaken to achieve target turnaround times.
• To review and maintain V8 and UltraCE specific Assay and QC specifications to ensure they are up to date and fit for purpose.
• To ensure all EQA scheme data is carried out within the required time frames and the resultant reports are reviewed and stored appropriately.
• To develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the equipment used within the department with respect to regular maintenance and first-line trouble shooting.
• To develop, maintain and apply theoretical electrophoresis knowledge to support routine assay, QC, external quality assurance participation and research and development opportunities.
• To identify shortcomings or detrimental trends to product performance and raise these with the Electrophoresis Divisional Coordinator and track and implement any outcomes of resultant investigations.
• Participation in cross departmental CA/PA – Non-conformance process meetings.
• To carry out other duties as directed by the Managing Director.

Essential Skills:

• BSc within the life-sciences disciplines with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory-based experience.
• Good laboratory practice.
• Good Life Science background.
• Sound knowledge/interest in Electrophoresis.
• Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.
• Competent mathematician and statistician.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team.
• Good communicator.
• 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 132 199 in all correspondence.