At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to analyse data and troubleshoot technical queries in diagnostics.
- Company: Randox Laboratories, a leading innovator in global healthcare.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role with competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with training and development for future leaders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by ensuring diagnostic accuracy worldwide.
- Qualifications: Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or Life Sciences required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland, for the second consecutive year in the “Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We are currently looking to add two Scientists to our External Quality Assessment team.
What does this team do?
Randox’s Quality Assessment Scheme (RIQAS) is a global external quality assessment (EQA) program designed to help clinical laboratories monitor and improve the accuracy and reliability of their diagnostic testing. Specifically, RIQAS provides:
- External quality assessment programmes across a wide range of clinical disciplines such as clinical chemistry, haematology, immunoassay, coagulation, blood gas, urinalysis, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Regular performance monitoring through bi‑weekly or monthly reports comparing a lab’s results to those of other labs using similar methods and instruments.
- High‑quality, ready‑to‑use liquid samples that mimic real human samples to ensure the assessments are relevant and reliable.
- An easy‑to‑use online portal (RIQAS.net) where labs can submit their results, access reports, and track their performance over time.
- Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17043, ensuring the program meets international standards for proficiency testing.
Location: Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF).
Contract Offered: Full‑time, permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, 8.00 am – 5.40 pm Monday – Thursday, 8.30 am–12.30 pm Friday.
What does this role involve?
- RIQAS Scientists are responsible for troubleshooting of both internal and external technical queries.
- The analysis of data and the preparation of special reports to assist in solving technical queries.
- The validation of participant reports prior to despatch.
- Performance surveillance of UK based participants in conjunction with the National Quality Assurance Advisory Panel (NQAAP).
- The design and planning of RIQAS programme (existing and new).
- Development and maintenance of RIQAS software and participation in external audits.
- Providing technical advice with respect to RIQAS, as well as information and assistance in the promotion of RIQAS.
- Assisting in training of other staff members within the team along with other Randox representatives and distributors.
Essential criteria:
- Be qualified to at least degree standard in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science degree.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Computer literate (working with data).
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Strong numerical skills for a wide range of scientific calculations.
- Eligibility to work within the UK.
Desirable:
- Previous experience with proficiency testing schemes or clinical diagnostics.
- Understanding of proficiency testing software and statistics.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
26N/RSFT - RIQAS Scientist in Randalstown employer: Randox Laboratories
Randox Laboratories is an exceptional employer, recognised as the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for two consecutive years, offering a dynamic work environment at the Randox Science Park in Antrim. Our commitment to innovation in the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector is matched by our dedication to employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a supportive team culture. With a focus on quality and excellence, we empower our staff to make meaningful contributions to global healthcare advancements.
