R&D Scientist - East Midlands
Date Posted: Friday, 14th of September 2012
Salary: £Competitive
Start Date: ASAP
Telephone: 01142839956
Location: East Midlands
Consultant Name: Naynesh Mistry
Sector: Pharmaceutical
Description
Naynesh Mistry at CK Science is currently recruiting for a R&D Scientist to join a leading company in sterilisation monitoring systems, to be based in East Midlands on a permanent basis.
Summary:
To assist the Research and Development (R&D) team^in the research and development of new and existing products from the planning phase to the production phase and providing technical support for quality assurance and production activities. To project manage development projects in accordance with the Company’s design control system.
As a R&D Scientist you will:
-Manage a portfolio of research and development projects of different types in accordance with the Company’s design control system.
-To conduct routine assays of test solutions and^active ingredients to support R&D, quality assurance and production activities.
-To use routinely and maintain analytical equipment.
-To liaise with clients, collaborators and contacts, e.g. arranging external trials, sourcing materials and equipment.
-To train and mentor R&D and other personnel in new methods, techniques and procedures arising from their projects.
-Be aware of the organisation’s Quality Management System and work to ensure that it is maintained.
-Any other duties which can reasonably be expected of the post holder given their knowledge, skills and experience.
The successful R&D Scientist will have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:
-A minimum qualification of a BSc or equivalent in chemistry or^chemistry-related physical science.
-Research experience would be useful but is not essential. Knowledge of any of the following would be an advantage: ink formulation, colloid chemistry, microbiology.
-Must be familiar with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or have other relevant Quality System experience.
-Must be literate with Microsoft software including Word, Excel & Outlook; knowledge of Microsoft Project would be useful.
If successful you will be joining a one of the leading companies in sterilisation monitoring systems in the UK.
To apply for this R&D Scientist position contact Naynesh Mistry via email: nmistry@ckscience.co.uk or telephone: 0114 283 9956 or please click on the link below.
CK Science is an Equal Opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all who meet our selection criteria.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next^stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference SH25252 in all correspondence.
Keywords: colloid chemistry, ink formulation, R&D, scientist, QMS, science jobs, chemical, naynesh mistry