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JOB TITLE: Local Economic Partnership Co-ordinator SALARY: PO3 NJC Spinal Points 34-37, £45,091 - £48,226 per annum (plus 19% Employer pension contribution) Full Time 37 hours per week - Fixed term to 31.03.2028 Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. The post holder will be part of the Business Solutions team within Economic Development and will lead on the strategic development, delivery, and management of the Lisburn & Castlereagh Local Economic Partnership (LEP), ensuring alignment with the Department for the Economy’s Regional Balance Fund, the NI Sub-Regional Economic Plan, and Council’s economic development objectives. The postholder will be responsible for creating and delivering a robust LEP Action Plan, driving investment, tackling economic disparities, and maximising opportunities across key growth sectors in the council area. They will be expected to be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation and duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the purpose of the job or level of responsibility. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description. Apply now on GetGot, and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council’s e-recruit system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447236.
CNC Machinist
CNC Machinist (Night Shift) – (Job Ref: 25N/CNCM) 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 a new opportunity for a CNC Machinist . Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 5.20pm to 4am, Monday to Thursday. What does this role involve? The main responsibility of the role is to manufacture and modify machined and other custom components in support of the design engineering and manufacturing groups. Some of the main duties of the role include: • Manufacture and modify components as required by using available workshop equipment including the CNC milling machine and lathe. • Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings including geometric tolerancing. • Programming of the CNC milling machine and storing completed programs for future use. • Use of appropriate workshop tools, including 3D printing facilities, in support of the development of engineering projects. • Maintain stock control of tools, materials and consumables to support the expected workshop program. • Work as a member of engineering project teams, providing technical input based on practical experience of materials and machining. • Routine preventative machine maintenance, including lubrication and cleaning, drill sharpening and maintaining logs of machine defects and significant maintenance work carried out. • Maintain a clean and organised workshop environment, to ensure an efficient system is in place, and to support company Health & Safety procedures. • Report on status of work in progress, both orally and in written format, to direct and senior management. • Assist in training of company staff in use of workshop facilities where appropriate. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Minimum 2 years machine shop experience • Have the ability to work independently • Excellent organisational skills • Strong attention to detail • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team • Have the right to work in the UK. Desirable: • Possess a technical qualification (for example OND, BTEC etc.), or be able to demonstrate appropriate level of experience • Completion of an accredited apprenticeship 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.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Tower Centre, Ballymena. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Communications and Awareness Officer
PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT The post is a permanent, full-time appointment. SALARY Salary will be in the range £37,694 - £38,990 per annum. Starting salary will be the minimum of the scale and pay progression will be as per current NICS pay policy. ANNUAL LEAVE AND PRIVILEGE HOLIDAYS In addition to public and privilege holidays, currently 12 days, the annual leave allowance will be 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. VETTING The successful candidate will be required to satisfy pre-employment checks undertaken by AccessNI in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012). WORKING PATTERN The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. LOCATION The office of the post holder will be located at Seatem House, 28-32 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8EN. The organisation operates a hybrid working policy, which stipulates a minimum of 2 days per week based in the office. The post holder will be office-based until fully trained and can then avail of hybrid working. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The postholder will play a key role in developing awareness and understanding of VSS. This is a varied role and will include public relations as well as building digital presence through strong multimedia skills for creating visual content. VSS use trauma informed practices in all communication and stakeholder engagement activity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Stakeholder Engagement The foregoing is a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all tasks. It is important to note that additional duties appropriate to the grade may be allocated and the responsibilities may change to meet the evolving needs of VSS. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Applicants should be aware that after an eligibility sift, shortlisting will be done by carrying out an objective evaluation of the information provided by candidates against the eligibility criteria, so that only those candidates who best demonstrate they meet the criteria will be invited to interview. If an applicant does not provide sufficient detail against each individual criterion, including the details of experience and appropriate dates required to meet the eligibility criteria, the selection panel will reject the application. By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria: A degree level qualification in a communications, media, public relations or marketing related subject AND at least one year’s demonstrable experience in the following areas: OR Three years’ demonstrable experience in the following areas: a) Implementation of an external communication plan and demonstrate delivery across multiple platforms. b) Experience working with both reactive media enquiries and proactive announcements. c) Creating high quality, engaging content for diverse audiences across print and digital platforms using tools such as Canva, Sway and Mailchimp. This includes press releases, reports, corporate publications, web articles, social media graphics, newsletters and multimedia presentations. d) Successfully developing and monitoring digital media channels to include content management sites, social media platforms and digital marketing tools. e) Practical experience developing positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and delivery of stakeholder engagement planning. f) Implementation of successful internal communication campaigns. A current Full UK Driving License with access to a car. This will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. Desirable Criteria In addition, applicants should be aware that after an eligibility sift, should it be necessary to shortlist candidates to go forward to interview, this will be done by applying the following additional criteria: Demonstrable experience in public affairs with knowledge of the political landscape in Northern Ireland. Accredited Membership of a relevant professional body, i.e. communications, media, public relations or marketing. Please Note: Clear evidence should be provided of all the elements of each criterion in the application form, giving specific length of experience, examples and dates. It is not sufficient to simply provide a list of duties and responsibilities. The selection panel will not make assumptions from the title of an applicant’s post or the nature of the organisation as to the skills and experience gained.
Clinical Scientist
Clinical Scientist – NGS – Remote (Job Ref: 25/CSGB) Randox Genomics Services Group require a qualified Clinical Scientist to work with the existing team reporting genomic test results and developing new NGS tests. The person must be registered with HCPC [Health and Care Professions Council UK] as a Clinical Scientist. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinical Scientist within our NGS team. Randox has ISO 15189 accredited genomic sequencing facility at the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services unit at the Randox Science Park in Antrim, UK. This laboratory has an Illumina NovaSeq 6000, NextSeq 2000 and MiSeq sequencers, Tecan Evo robotics with accessory equipment such as thermal cyclers, Tape stations, SeqStudio Genetic analyser. The facility also has an iScan high density array equipment. The unit has a range of staff including senior clinical scientists, laboratory managers, team leaders, NGS scientists and reporting scientists, and a bioinformatics team. Location : Remote, however some travel to our HQ in Antrim, Northern Ireland will be required. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility may be required. The Role: The main purpose of this post is to review and approve clinical interpretative reports, assist in development of new tests, help develop automated reporting systems and assist with other R&D projects. In addition, the person will be expected to provide expert genetic and genomics advice to sales and marketing teams and staff at the Randox Health Clinics. Some of the main duties of the role include: • To ensure strict adherence to all laboratory procedures • To ensure that all work is done in compliance with ISO15189 • To review and approve clinical diagnostic reports for NGS assays and other genetic assays • To assist with data analysis • To assist in the development of new genomic assays • Use of Bioinformatics packages and variant interpretation and reporting software • Deliver presentations on NGS diagnostic tests as required Essential Criteria: • Qualified to Honours degree level in a suitable Life Science discipline with a 2:1 grade or above • To be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics/genomics or related discipline involving molecular biology • To maintain professional membership of national and international societies such as BSGM, RCPath etc. • Experience in Molecular Diagnostic Testing, sequence variant interpretation and clinical reporting • 3 years’ experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or equivalent • Excellent presentation and communication skills • Must have excellent time management, organisational and database skills (Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office packages) • Ability to work independently • Currently have the right to work in the UK. Desirable • Further qualification MSc or PhD in relevant discipline related to molecular genetics • Experience in clinical interpretative reporting of NGS panel tests for inherited cancer and / or inherited cardiac disorders, clinical exomes or genomes, viral genomes. • Experience in Bioinformatics packages and sequence variant interpretation.
Senior Technical Scientist
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.
Stock Control Driver
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 Stock Control Driver within our internal transport team. Location: 44 Largy Road, Crumlin, BT29 4RN Contract Offered: Full time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 7.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.15am to 12pm on a Friday. What does the Driver role involve? This role is responsible for the transportation of stock between Randox sites and other locations, ensuring the integrity of the material is maintained and all schedules are met. Key duties of the role include: • The transport of any requested item to and from the various Randox sites. • The transport of any item from a Randox Site to a third party location and vice versa. • The transport of all manufactured stock from the various Randox sites into stock coldroom and room temperature storage areas. • The maintenance of any Transport Logs, Goods in or Goods out records required for full traceability of all items being transported. • Ensuring all items are loaded and unloaded in an appropriate fashion to and from their vehicle. • Ensuring that all items are stacked, stored, tied or strapped as necessary within the vehicle, to ensure their safe transport. • Assist in the training of staff. • Assist in stock control or stores activities. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Full, clean UK Driving Licence. • Flexibility in your availability. • Strong communication skills. • Physically able to load and unload stock into the van (as some heavy lifting may be required). Desirable: • Previous experience in a driver position. • C1 category licence and experience driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle. • Forklift licence
Liquid Dispense Supervisor
Liquid Dispense Supervisor- (Job Ref: 25N/LQSP) 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 Liquid Dispense Supervisor within our Freeze Dry production team. What does the Freeze Dry team do? Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Once dispensed through a variety of methods including semi-automatic hand dispensing and through a new high speed dispense line. These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : alternating between 3 shifts – 7am to 5.40pm, 9am to 7.40pm and 11am to 9.40pm. Work will mostly be Monday to Thursday, but some weekend work will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the day to day supervision of the liquid dispense team. Key duties of the role include: • To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the liquid dispense team. • The supervision of team members and the allocation of work and duties. • The holding and documenting of team meetings. • Liaising with other departments in relation to the planning of manufacturing schedules to meet order dispatch dates. • Ensuring that formulation deadlines are met without compromising quality. • The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews. • The creation, maintenance and improvement of departmental procedures in line with ISO requirements. • Ensuring that staff, adhere to departmental procedures. • The operation of various types of formulation equipment and analytical instrumentation. • The routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and analytical instrumentation. • Ensuring that accurate and adequate records are maintained covering every batch of material produced. • The accurate use and maintenance of the Tetra (Sage) stock control system. • The alerting of the divisional formulation manager to any problems with liquid dispense manufacture or production schedules. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Previous experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. • Excellent verbal and communication skills. • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. • Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft packages Desirable: • Working knowledge of quality systems. • Qualified to degree level in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science. • Previous leadership experience. • Working knowledge of Health & Safety including CoSHH
Senior Formulation Scientist
Serum Formulation Scientist - (Job Ref: 25N/SFSI) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a career opportunity for a Serum Formulation Scientist within our serum formulation team. What does the Serum Formulation team do? Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. Serum Formulation is one of the most important teams within Randox and it plays an essential role in the manufacturing process. This team is responsible for the formulation and filtration of a growing number of serum- based control products. Location : Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF). Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, working either 7am to 5.40pm, 8am to 6.40pm or occasionally 6pm to 6am, 4 shifts per week. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for formulating Randox control materials with the guidance of departmental SOPS. This is an extremely varied role that will require you to develop an equally varied skill set including: • The operation and basic maintenance of various laboratory equipment and machinery • Calculation and the checking of scientific calculations in all types of scientific units for control manufacture. • Reviewing quality control test results and adjusting calculations as required • Ensuring all raw materials are in stock prior to formulations, through the use of Sage stock control system • Involvement with formulating exciting new products in collaboration with R&D • Analysis of functional test data • Assisting with technical support queries • Involvement with the introduction of new equipment and processes as part of a continual process improvement program • Ensuring all formulations and builds are formulated as per the manufacturing schedule and deadlines are met. • Accurate completion of formulation records for each product manufactured and filtration of control materials Who can apply? Essential criteria: • At least a 2:1 in a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a life science subject. • Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritise work. • Ability to reliably operate different types of equipment and analytical instrumentation. • Strong numerical skills for a wide range of scientific calculations. • Eligibility to work within the UK • Flexibility around start and finish times when required due the nature of the formulation runs and schedule • Availability for an occasional night shift, depending on the departmental schedule Desirable: • Previous experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. • Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH. • Experience using a stock control system, such as Sage. • Full UK driving license.
Freeze Drying Manager
Freeze Drying Manager- (Job Ref: 25N/FZMN) 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 Freeze Drying Manager. What does the Freeze Dry team do? Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Once dispensed through a variety of methods including semi-automatic hand dispensing and through a new high speed dispense line. These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : alternating between 3 shifts – 7am to 5.40pm, 9am to 7.40pm and 11am to 9.40pm. Flexibility will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the day to day management of the freeze drying team, ensuring that all batches are manufactured in accordance with order and product specifications and overseeing the training of current and new staff members. Key duties of the role include: • To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Freeze Drying Formulation department. • The supervision of team members and the allocation of work and duties including, the performance of various formulation, freeze dry, dispense and capping/labelling procedures and the routine maintenance and calibration of formulation, Marchesini Line and Freeze Drying plant and instrumentation. • The training of formulation and Marchesini staff and the conducting of regular training reviews. • Ensuring the maintenance of accurate formulation, freeze dry, dispense and capping/labelling instructions and records covering the manufacture of every batch of component. • The troubleshooting of production queries and continual improvement of manufacturing processes. • The attendance at regular manufacturing meetings. • The raising of Problem Reports and Concession Reports. • The generation and analysis of key performance indicators. • Ensuring that manufacturing staff adhere to company health & safety procedures and the maintenance of a safe working environment. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Previous experience at a managerial level. • Proven leadership skills. • Experience within a manufacturing environment. • Excellent communication skills. • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. • Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft packages Desirable: • Working knowledge of quality systems. • Qualified to degree level in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science. • Working knowledge of Health & Safety, including CoSHH. • Previous experience in the diagnostics sector.
