Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare 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 List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for a Scientist within our Clinical Chemistry team.
What does the Clinical Chemistry team do?
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: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20.
What does the Clinical Chemistry Scientist role involve?
This role is responsible for the development of novel nanoparticle enhanced immunoassay in vitro diagnostic devices. This is an extremely varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including:
- Development of new products in accordance with project development milestones and Randox design control procedures.
- The operation and routine maintenance of various immunoassay and clinical chemistry analysers and analytical equipment.
- Detailed completion of reports demonstrating rigorous analysis of results.
- In-process testing and QC release of final products.
- Continual improvement and assessment of existing products.
- The accurate maintenance of laboratory worksheets, in-process testing and QC records in-line with Randox Quality Procedures.
- Transferring of product to manufacturing in accordance with company procedures.
- Generation and upkeep of Design and Development Plans, Risk management activities and Design Specifications.
- Participation in internal audits.
- Preparation and presentation of R&D technical reviews to senior management in accordance with design control procedures.
- The training and mentoring of other laboratory staff as required.
Full on the job training will be provided on our processes.
Who can apply?
This role would suit someone with an honour's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, or a Life Science.
Other Essential criteria:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Desirable:
- Previous experience in analysis and documentation of large datasets.
- Relevant laboratory experience.
How do I apply?
Simply click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on, and it will take you to the Randox careers page. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days but could close early based on application numbers.
About Randox:
An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK's National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK's National Testing Programme and private clients alike.
Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.
Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills - including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.
Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.