Jnr R&D Scientist Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Job description
JOB TITLE: JNR R&D Scientist
LOCATION:
Qnostics
Block 1
Todd Campus
West of Scotland Science Park
Glasgow
G20 0XA
POSITION REPORTS TO: R&D Manager/Supervisor
Key Contacts: Regular contact with: Qnostics Management, Qnostics QC and R&D groups, Operations and Production.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Qnostics’ core business is focused on the design, development, manufacture and supply of specialised molecular Quality Control products for the use in the in vitro diagnostic industry. Based in Glasgow, Qnostics also works with organisations around the world to provide bespoke solutions within an ISO 13485 complaint framework.
JOB SUMMARY:
A role is available for a motivated jnr. scientist to work on development projects and technical investigations.
The position is lab based and requires a self-starter with strong organisational skills and a good technical background in infectious diseases and molecular biology.
You will have responsibility for the implementation and management of customer and in house technical investigations and product development within the R&D group, as assigned and overseen by the Qnostics R&D manager.
You will be required to undertake/oversee the development of in house assays to the requirements of ISO 17025, understanding technical details, test data and be comfortable working within the ISO13485 and ISO17025 Quality Management environment.
The position would suit a scientist with a background in biological sciences with knowledge of infectious diseases, molecular biology, project management, ISO 13485 and ISO 17025.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that projects and testing are delivered on time and to schedule, involving planning, development, data analysis and report writing for commercial and in house projects – in accordance with ISO13485 and 17025 standards.
This will also include:
- Maintenance of the technical aspects of projects and custom projects covering: shelf life / stability studies / requalification.
- Ensuring project documentation is completed and filed.
- Creation/input into scientific reports through the provision of data or through authoring reports under the direction of the R&D Manager.
Service/Stakeholder Management
The other essential part of the role is the establishment and nurturing of internal and external relationships with :
- Collaborating centres and representatives (including designated molecular test sites).
- Customers and partners
- Internal stakeholders - ensuring successful delivery of projects on time and budget
Other Responsibilities
- Completing regulatory paperwork.
- Enabling and supporting Production and Quality teams to ensure that projects and results are delivered to specifications and to schedule.
- Liaising with external clients to understand their needs, facilitating the interpretation and communication of test data.
- Managing Qnostics commercial projects as required within the department.
- Managing and maintaining the technical aspects of the assay portfolio.
- Where appropriate, supporting technical customer enquiries.
- Following of safe systems of work and the application of established health and safety procedures.
- To undertake other duties which may arise or as may be delegated from time to time, appropriate to the grade of the post.
General laboratory tasks:
- Working in controlled laboratory conditions with active and inactive pathogen cultures and clinical materials.
- Planning and execution of in house molecular testing adhering to the molecular suite workflow.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant qualification, HNC/HND/Science Degree or Equivalent
- Experience working in a non-academic Laboratory setting preferably within the in vitro diagnostics industry
- Skilled in Molecular Biology techniques including qPCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR.
- Demonstrable technical competence and practical skills involved in analytical activities as per quality standards
- Proven ability to work to key regulatory and compliance requirements
- Good understanding of quality control, SOP and GMP adherence
- Ability to communicate well with others, both laboratory and non-laboratory based
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred but not essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of working within a cGMP/GLP environment.
- Experience of quality control within an IVD environment
- Experience of data reporting and checking data within a QC environment
- Demonstrable pragmatic/creative approach to problem solving within GMP constraints.
KEY COMPETENCIES:(Competency based interview will focus on the below focus areas)
Level: Essential
- Research & Development
- Job Knowledge
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Quality
SALARY: £20-25,000 dependent on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: QNOSTICS JNR R&D Scientist
