Research Assistant / Scientist
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North West England | United Kingdom
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Research Assistant / Scientist
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Salary24,000 - 32,000
Description
Research Assistant / Scientist
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time (Mon-Fri) and permanent
Sector: Medical Devices / Polymers
Salary: £24,000 - £32,000 depending on experience and interview performance.
Our client is an innovative medical devices company based in Leeds, specialising in the development of drug-loadable bioresorbable stents for both cardiovascular and non-vascular applications. They are currently at the pre-clinical R&D phases, with plans to move to the clinic for 2024. To continue their laboratory operations, they are currently hiring into their R&D laboratory team for a Research Assistant or Research Scientist. Job title and salary will be dependent on experience and interview performance.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for either a junior, or experienced scientist who has at least 1 year of prior industrial experience within a medical device or polymer setting. As a Research Assistant / Scientist, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting laboratory R&D and production work within an ISO 13485 setting.
- Production of medical polymers and running various quality tests including the use of microscopy, spectroscopy, GPC (size exclusion chromatography) etc.
- Conducting mechanical testing experiments and stability testing (shelf-life, drug release etc).
- Performing validation studies (assessing need for new equipment, SOP/protocol writing, report writing).
- General laboratory requirements (equipment maintenance, equipment calibration, inventory management, cleaning, stock purchasing)
- Supporting Research Scientists and Senior Scientists with ongoing research projects.
- Reporting records and results within requirements of the QMS. You may also lead presentations relating to project progress.
- Completing quality documentation relating to R&D, manufacturing and characterisation activities.
- Other responsibilities which may not be outlined above.
Skills and Experience Needed
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- BSc / MSc in a chemistry / biology / medical device subject, or related discipline (essential)
- Hands only polymer synthesis or analysis experience including one of more of the following techniques: extrusion, GPC, size exclusion chromatography, microscopy, UV-VIS / FTIR, mechanical testing, HPLC etc (essential)
- At least 1 year of industrial laboratory experience in a related field (essential)
- The desire to work in a small and close-knit team where daily tasks are highly varied (essential)
- Prior experience working within an ISO 13485 accredited setting (advantageous)
- Long term right to work in the UK without need for visa sponsorship (essential).
The Package
Our client is able to offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
To Apply
If you would like to apply to this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Charlie Cox at [email protected] – alternatively, please call Charlie on 07903 204577.
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