26N/RDTX - Scientist

Role Overview

Due to continued growth, Randox Toxicology requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic Scientist to join the research and development team. The R&D Scientist will work as part of an established R&D team responsible for successfully developing and validating new immunoassay tests suitable for use in screening for the presence of a wide range of drugs and or their metabolites. They will be involved in all aspects of new product development including design planning and specifications, antibody characterisation, feasibility, verification, validation and design transfer to manufacturing. They will also be involved with helping to resolve technical queries relating to Randox Toxicology products where R&D investigation is required to bring about a quick and satisfactory resolution.

Location: Randox Site 6, 61 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4RR

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5.40pm.

Responsibilities

• The development of expertise within given projects
• The meeting of targets on established R&D projects
• The familiarisation and keeping up to date with current methods and technologies for a given project
• Liaising with other team members of staff on various projects
• Adherence to all company work instructions and SOPs applicable to a particular project
• To ensure maintenance of equipment and calibration of all items used for experimental work

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Qualified to at least degree level in biochemistry, chemistry, immunology or a life science subject
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages
• Desirable: Knowledge of immunoassay principles
• Experience in assay design and development

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.