Validation Scientist II
Novacyt
- Manchester
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Provides scientific expertise and input into experiments through to project work-packages
- Lead planning, execution and reporting of defined project experiments and work-packages
- Work collaboratively with other scientists to create products and processes which meet the user needs of our customers
- Support cross functional collaboration, which may also include leading projects
- Create, maintain and improve of laboratory SOPs, as well as systems and process SOPs
- Design and execute effective and efficient studies involving;
o Developing and implementing protocols to show that tests meet acceptance criteria
o Processing clinical samples to demonstrate clinical validity
o Data generation, ensuring integrity and organized data management
o Provide accurate and independent data interpretation, building experience of systems-level thinking
o Determining test parameters, such as output specifications
o Meeting regulatory or other requirements * Lead troubleshooting activities when technical issues arise
- Team specific responsibilities:
- Participation in Risk Management activities
- Performance of laboratory maintenance tasks such as lab maintenance, stock monitoring, goods in receiving and cleaning
- Ensure own work meets regulatory & quality requirements (including compliance to SOPs, documentation using lab books, study plans, study reports and integrity of data)
- Support and provide guidance to junior staff
- Degree or further degree (or equivalent) in a life science such as molecular biology, biochemistry or genetics
- Typically 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in the development, verification and validation of molecular diagnostic assays in adherence with CE marking and/or design control regulations
- Capable of analysing data and providing interpretation.
- Hands on experience with at least two molecular biology-based assays and techniques e.g. Next Generation sequencing and/or PCR
- Capable of independently performing experimental design and execution
- Enthusiasm, drive, thoroughness, diligence and a willingness to take personal responsibility to ensure that projects are successful
- Good organisational skills and thrives on working to tight timelines
- Can summarize scientific data in written form to effectively communicate plans, progress and ideas with Management, Peers or External Audiences
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite