IVD Scientist
Location: Flintshire
Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Fully site-based
We are exclusively recruiting for a Laboratory Scientist to join an established scientific team, where you will contribute to a range of laboratory operations, quality control activities and development projects. This role is ideal for someone who has exposure to IVD industry work post university who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and is keen to broaden their technical experience.
The Role
As a Laboratory Scientist, you will support a variety of laboratory operations, including diagnostic testing, assay development and the manufacture of IVD kits. Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting kit manufacture, formulation and new assay development.
- Receiving and processing client samples and raw materials.
- Operating laboratory equipment, including PCR and capillary sequencing systems.
- Conducting quality control checks on incoming materials, in-process samples and finished products.
- Managing stability storage activities and preparing kits and samples for dispatch.
- Analysing data, preparing reports and maintaining accurate laboratory records in line with GDP standards.
- Maintaining laboratory cleanliness, equipment and health and safety standards.
- Taking ownership of assigned projects and providing training or supervisory support when required.
The Person
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
- A relevant scientific degree or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Practical laboratory experience within a scientific, diagnostic, biotechnology or related environment (Essential - they unfortunately can not take on graduate level for this role).
- A good understanding of laboratory procedures, quality control and accurate record-keeping.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established protocols.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider scientific team.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new techniques and processes.
- Experience with PCR, molecular biology, diagnostic testing, assay development or laboratory manufacturing would be particularly beneficial.
Interested?
If you're a Laboratory Scientist looking for your next opportunity in Flintshire or the surrounding North Wales and Cheshire areas, we'd love to hear from you.
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