CK Group are recruiting for a Research and Development Scientist, on behalf of a medical diagnostic company to support the delivery of the company's R&D objectives. This role will be based at their site in Gateshead and is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours. 

The Role

This role will develop and support the next generation of Capillary Electrophoresis assays and associated software.

Responsibilities:

Take receipt of new projects for the development of Capillary Electrophoresis tests.
Identify deliverables and schedules for new work requests and assist the Senior R&D Scientist with resource allocation.
Review existing projects and report findings.
Complete technical documentation to strict regulatory standards.
Identify and confirm issues with product performance reported by QC or the Technical Services team.
Investigate and troubleshoot the cause of poor product or software performance.
Implement/update processes within the manufacturing and QC departments to prevent the reoccurrence of these issues.
To liaise with the Software Department to develop the Platinum user software.
Test all patches released by the Software Department containing bug fixes and improvements.
Test Firmware releases prior to customer release.
Maintain CE Product Technical Files.
To maintain the R&D department including management of stock levels and ordering of laboratory supplies. 
Your Background:

B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry.
A minimum of 2-3 years post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience is required and experience within the IVD industry would be desirable.
Experience of analytical techniques or automated analysers would be an advantage.
Familiar with good laboratory practice (GLP).
Experience of working to IVD or IVDR standards would be an advantage.
Advanced writing skills, with the ability to produce coherent and accurate reports.
Some knowledge/interest in Capillary Electrophoresis. 

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