Scientist

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Ireland is seeking a Scientist to join their team in Antrim. The candidate will conduct rapid onsite testing for various clinical tests and work with laboratory systems and analyzers. Qualifications include a degree in Biochemistry or a related life science, minimum 1 year of lab experience, and the ability to manage both day and night shifts. This full-time position offers a permanent contract and requires a strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year laboratory-based experience as Scientist or Lab Analyst.
• Qualified to at least degree level in Biochemistry or a life science.
• Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
• Able to undertake both days and night shift patterns.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Practical experience using automated analysers.
• Experience in a private healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid onsite testing for clinical tests.
• Routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs).
• Perform various analytical procedures for clinical diagnostic tests.
• Prepare and handle samples and diagnostic reagents.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Ensure quality control checks meet criteria.
• Participate in quality audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Biochemistry or a life science

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs)

Rx Daytona Plus

Rx Imola

Siemens Immulite XPi

Job description

Randox are 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, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow.

We are currently looking to hire Scientists within our team based in Antrim. The successful candidate will be conducting rapid onsite testing for multiple Point of Care clinical and / or molecular tests. Responsible for the processing of Blood and other samples from Randox Health or third‑party clinics.

Location: 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4LH.

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: 4 on, 4 off: 7pm to 7am and 7am to 7pm alternating shift pattern.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for routine clinical testing in our laboratory. The main duties of the role include:

• Routine use of the 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.
• The operation of various automated analytical systems such as Rx Daytona Plus, Rx Imola and Siemens Immulite XPi.
• The accurate maintenance of analytical records.
• Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
• The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• The preparation of specimens for transportation to ensure that their stability is safeguarded during shipment to the appropriate analytical laboratory.
• Recording and monitoring of temperature for Laboratory and Equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting on technical issues associated with Clinical Diagnostic Testing.
• Ensuring that all the necessary Quality Control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria.
• Participation in Quality Audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year laboratory-based experience as Scientist or a Lab Analyst.
• Qualified to at least degree level in Biochemistry or a life science.
• Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
• Able to undertake both days and night shift patterns (more info above).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Practical experience using automated analysers.
• Experience in a private healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.
• Manage Consent.