Senior Technical Scientist
RandoxAntrim, AntrimFull-timePermanent
Senior Technical Scientist (Job Ref: 25N/STCH)
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Senior Technical Scientist within our Clinical Laboratory Services team.
Location: Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF).
Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required.
What does this role involve?
This role is responsible for the conducting of routine clinical diagnostic testing for technical projects. Some of the key duties include:
• Routine use of the RCLS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
• The performance of various analytical procedures including various manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests.
• The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents and operation of various automated analytical systems.
• The accurate maintenance of analytical records, preparation of validation plans, review of analytical data and report writing to gather, evaluate and conclude a result.
• The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• Perform troubleshooting on technical issues.
• Review and planning of validation for proposed processes- new, developed or existing related to clinical diagnostic testing.
• Assist with the training of staff.
• Working to timelines / deadlines as guided by the Technical Manager or Technical Team Leader.
• The detailed writing of reports demonstrating rigorous analysis of results.
• Preparation and presentation of R&D Design Reviews to Senior Management.
• The meeting of targets on established validation projects.
• The familiarisation and keeping up to date with current methods and technologies for a given project.
Essential criteria:
• Qualified to at least bachelors level in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science subject.
• HCPC Biomedical Scientist registration
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience in validation procedures and relevant project management skills.
• Experience in analysis and documentation of large data sets.
• Experience in the operation of clinical chemistry, immunoassay or haematology instrumentation.
Desirable:
• Experience in training staff members.
• Experience in the use of project management software.
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.
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Senior Technical Scientist within our Clinical Laboratory Services team.
Location: Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF).
Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required.
What does this role involve?
This role is responsible for the conducting of routine clinical diagnostic testing for technical projects. Some of the key duties include:
• Routine use of the RCLS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
• The performance of various analytical procedures including various manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests.
• The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents and operation of various automated analytical systems.
• The accurate maintenance of analytical records, preparation of validation plans, review of analytical data and report writing to gather, evaluate and conclude a result.
• The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• Perform troubleshooting on technical issues.
• Review and planning of validation for proposed processes- new, developed or existing related to clinical diagnostic testing.
• Assist with the training of staff.
• Working to timelines / deadlines as guided by the Technical Manager or Technical Team Leader.
• The detailed writing of reports demonstrating rigorous analysis of results.
• Preparation and presentation of R&D Design Reviews to Senior Management.
• The meeting of targets on established validation projects.
• The familiarisation and keeping up to date with current methods and technologies for a given project.
Essential criteria:
• Qualified to at least bachelors level in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science subject.
• HCPC Biomedical Scientist registration
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience in validation procedures and relevant project management skills.
• Experience in analysis and documentation of large data sets.
• Experience in the operation of clinical chemistry, immunoassay or haematology instrumentation.
Desirable:
• Experience in training staff members.
• Experience in the use of project management software.
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.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 10th of September 2025
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