Senior R&D Scientist

Salary: Negotiable

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

Senior R&D Scientist - (Job Ref: 26N/SRRD)

This role is responsible for the development and optimisation of biochemistry based IVD assays for both established and novel biomarkers and life-cycle support of commercialised products. This main duties of the role include:

• Support the generation of comprehensive verification and validation data packages to support registration and commercialisation of IVD products and instruments.
• Generation and analysis of assay performance data.
• Completion of quality documentation in accordance with the Randox QMS.
• The meeting of targets on established R&D projects.
• The familiarisation of current methods and technologies on a given project.
• Detailed completion of reports demonstrating rigorous analysis of results.
• Continual improvement and assessment of existing products.
• Transferring of product to manufacturing in accordance with company procedures.
• The operation and routine maintenance of various types of departmental equipment and analytical instruments.

The Randox Laboratories Clinical Chemistry R&D Department are responsible for the design & development of diagnostic reagent kits. The team perform all design and development activities throughout the IVD development life cycle, including product concept, feasibility/optimisation, design verification, and clinical validation to support regulatory filings.

Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 7am to 6.40pm, Monday to Thursday. Some flexibility may be required.