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The Laboratory Assistant will work with scientists in product development on key projects for the R&D team.

Main responsibilities:

• Support key projects through the product development process
• Conduct performance and analysis evaluations of products
• Ability to perform laboratory techniques such as immunoassay technique using checkerboard analyses to find best-matched pairs of immuno-reagents
• Assess the accelerated and real stability of the reagents.
• Manufacture various R&D lots and prepare standards, and reagents needed to perform experiments in the lab
• Optimize antibody, conjugate, standards and any other reagents liquid ready to use format.
• Carry out calibrations of instrumentation and equipment used in the laboratory
• Complete literature searches as required
• Read peer-reviewed scientific literature regularly
• Maintain supplies inventory and order items when needed
• Read, understand and apply SOP / ISO / GLP protocols with regards to:

o Data generation
o Proper operation, standardization & maintenance of lab equipment
o Maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks
o Following Safety and Good Housekeeping requirements

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• BSc or MSc., in Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science or in a relevant biomedical or life science subject or a related field or equivalent level attained through industrial experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong oral communication skills to effectively provide feedback to project teams or immediate supervisor
• Strong written communication skills for accurate data entry and concise lab reports
• Results-oriented and self-motivating, seeking information from others to accomplish objectives
• Ability to display a degree of flexibility and adapt effectively to change
• Timely execution of multiple project objectives within established timelines
• Desire to learn, apply, and enhance skill set while seeking new opportunities
• Excellent networking and communication skills
• Proficient with common software applications, including MSOffice

Desirable skills

Experience in immunoassay procedures

Creativity and ingenuity in problem solving is desired

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Antrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 31/03/2023