Back Posted: Jun 21 2025

Research & Development Scientist

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear , United Kingdom

Health Care & Medicine jobs >> Pharmaceutical

Negotiable

Permanent

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

This vacancy is in the Capillary Electrophoresis Research and Development Department and is the opportunity to join a small, high performance team, developing and supporting the next generation of CE assays and associated software.

The candidate would be a highly motivated and self-reliant person, with a science background and ideally 2-3 years’ experience within the IVD industry.

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.
Compile technical documentation to strict regulatory standards.
Investigate and troubleshoot the cause of poor product or software performance.
Instigate, create, review and maintain Quality System Procedures relating to product validation and verification.
Identify, report, and log any bugs found within the software to the Software Department.
Test all patches released by the Software Department containing bug fixes and improvements.
Complete all software testing prior to customer release.
Maintain all relevant patch and software documentation throughout the development process.
Update and test Methods Files prior to customer release.
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.
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.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Ability to priority plan.
Able to communicate well with all personnel within the company.
Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.
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It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-93612
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 6

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