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Validation Scientist – (Job Ref: 26N/VLSC) 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 exciting new career opportunity for a Validation Scientist within our biochip/serum manufacturing team. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 7am to 5.40pm, Monday to Thursday. Some flexibility may be required. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does this involve? This role is responsible for the validation of processes in serum manufacturing. The main duties of the role include: • Review and planning of validation for proposed processes new, developed or existing related to Facilities, Utilities, Equipment and Cleaning. • The statistical justification of sampling plans for validation projects. • Data Collection involving processes such as mixing, cleaning, dispensing, lyophilization, sterilization, capping, labelling and various other testing methods. • Report writing to gather, evaluate and conclude a result. • Cooperation with other departments to ensure all testing required by validation is performed as planned. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • A bachelors degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or a Life Science related discipline. • Excellent organisation skills. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong IT skills and confident in the use of Microsoft Office packages. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Experience with process validation. • Experience with statistical sampling plans. • Experience working within a laboratory environment. • Experience within a manufacturing environment. • Previous experience working in a similar role. 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 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
Developmental Analyst
Developmental Analyst – (Job Ref: 26N/DVAN) Randox Testing Services are the market leader in the provision of drug and alcohol testing services, working to ensure safety and wellbeing in the workplace. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Developmental Analyst within our Testing Services team. What do Randox Testing Services do? Randox Testing Services are specialists in the drug and alcohol testing industry. Working to strict procedures governed by our ISO17025 accreditation, the team at Randox Testing Services work closely with customers, health and safety and human resources departments to maintain the health and wellbeing of their employees and the wider public they work with. By preventing the misuse of controlled substances and alcohol, and by identifying those who require assistance with dependency issues, Randox Testing Service provide a critical service protecting all safety critical industries. The successful candidate will become part of an integrated team whose roles are crucial in the preparation of laboratory evidence which may be presented at occupation health hearings, industrial tribunals or Family Court. This role can make a difference to the welfare of our customers and help shape people’s future. Location : 34 Diamond Road, Crumlin, BT29 4QX. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.40am to 5.20pm. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for providing drug and alcohol testing services to safety critical business across the UK, Ireland, and overseas. The main duties of the role include: • The development and validation of new LCMS (liquid chromatography mass spectrometry) methods for the identification and quantification of analytes from biological specimens. • Troubleshooting and improvement of existing chromatography – mass spectral analytical methods and associated processes. • The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation. • The processing, review and interpretation of analytical data and preparation and maintenance of analytical records/ quality documentation. • Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process. • Strict adherence to the company’s confidentiality policy within and outside the organisation. Essential criteria: • Qualified to at least degree level in a Life Science, Biochemistry or Chemistry. • At least 2 years previous analytical experience in particular in PHLC or LCMS. • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve maximum efficiency without sacrifice of quality. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous experience of developing and validating analytical methods. • Previous experience working within an ISO/IEC17025 regulated environment. • Previous experience in a similar role. • Working knowledge of laboratory Health & Safety including CoSHH.
Administrator
Join Our Team We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join our team at Randalstown Feed Mill on a temporary full-time 12 month FTC. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a varied role that combines office administration, operational support, and quality compliance activities. As a key member of the Mill Despatch team, you will provide essential administrative support across the site, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the business. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:
Molecular Section Lead
Molecular Section Lead – (Job Ref: 26N/MLSL) 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 exciting new career opportunities for a Molecular Section Lead , within our Molecular R&D team. Location : 61 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4RR. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, 7.40am to 6.10pm, Monday to Thursday. What does this involve? This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of molecular based products, as well as guiding the team in technical development. The main duties of the role include: • Leading the team and projects within one of the Molecular R&D sections. • Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with agreed goals and in line with the R&D departments and companies annual objectives. • Act as the interface between the project teams, R&D managers and senior company management. • Lead projects with external business partners when required. • Oversee and periodically review the experimental design and planning, task allocation of individuals performed by their team members to ensure that its being performed to the appropriate level. • Outline the resource, materials, equipment requirements and estimated timeframes needed to deliver all approved R&D project / R&D section activities. • Oversee the training, development, and competency levels within the team. • Set annual performance goals for staff and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for projects and tracks against milestones and agreed timelines. • Be responsible for overseeing the management of and ensuring that the facilities, equipment, etc are ‘fit for intended use’ and that company processes and procedures are always adhered to by staff. • Day to day management of the team leaders, within the Molecular R&D team. • Turn ideas and innovative solutions into recommendations for new products and/or services, process improvements. • Oversee any recommended R&D process / procedural improvement, change control requests and review the impact of these change requests on the department (and potentially other departments), prioritising, and recommending approval. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • A bachelors degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or a Life Science related discipline. • Experience within a molecular lab. • Experience in a lead role within R&D. • Proven experience in commercial molecular assay, reagents, system design and development, verification and validation. • Excellent communication and organisation skills • Strong leadership skills. Desirable: • Experience with IVDR. • Proven people management skills including with external stakeholders. • Proven scientific/ technical project management skills.
Team Leader: Molecular Microbiology
Team Leader: Molecular Microbiology – (Job Ref: 26N/TLMM) 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 exciting new career opportunities for a Team Leader in our Molecular Microbiology team . Location : 61 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, BT29 4RR. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, 7.40am to 6.10pm, Monday to Thursday. What does this team do? Molecular Microbiology is a division of the Molecular R&D Department which provides quantifiable microbiological standards and controls for the development and QC of all molecular microbiology based assays such as those for infectious diseases. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does this involve? This role is responsible for the day to day supervision of the Molecular Microbiology lab, resources and staff involved in the provision and development of microbiological controls for use in Molecular arrays. The main duties of the role include: • Ensure smooth and efficient running of the Molecular Microbiology section overseeing a team of two microbiologists. • The development of expertise within a given project. • Ensure the team meet time and output targets for supply of material to established R&D projects. • Ensuring that all members of the team are performing optimally according to their level. • The design and implementation of experimental work within the Departmental ISO framework. • The maintaining of records covering all experimental work. • Ensure staff are trained in line with appropriate standards and regulations. • Perform a broad range of microbiological tests and procedures according to standard operating procedures. • Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria / other microorganisms for R&D & commercial use. • Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from human samples using both microbiological and molecular methods. • Effectively manage a busy production laboratory. Who can apply? Essential criteria : • A bachelors degree in a microbiological discipline. • Previous experience in a R&D or commercial microbiology laboratory. • Excellent communication and organisation skills Desirable: • Experience in a lead role within R&D. • Postgraduate qualification in Microbiology. • Strong leadership skills. • Experience in staff management.
