Scientist

Due to continued growth, Randox Toxicology requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic Scientist to join the research and development team. The R&D Scientist will work as part of an established R&D team responsible for successfully developing and validating new immunoassay tests suitable for use in screening for the presence of a wide range of drugs and or their metabolites. They will be involved in all aspects of new product development including design planning and specifications, antibody characterisation, feasibility, verification, validation and design transfer to manufacturing. They will also be involved with helping to resolve technical queries relating to Randox Toxicology products where R&D investigation is required to bring about a quick and satisfactory resolution.

Location: Randox Site 6, 61 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4RR

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5.40pm.

What does this role involve?

• The development of expertise within given projects
• The meeting of targets on established R&D projects
• The familiarisation and keeping up to date with current methods and technologies for a given project
• Liaising with other team members of staff on various projects
• Adherence to all company work instructions and SOPs applicable to a particular project
• To ensure maintenance of equipment and calibration of all items used for experimental work

Who can apply?

Essential criteria:

• Qualified to at least degree level in biochemistry, chemistry, immunology or a life science subject
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages

Desirable:

• Knowledge of immunoassay principles
• Experience in assay design and development

How do I apply?
Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on they will submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 14 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.

About Randox:
An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre 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. 

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.