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The Senior Research & Development Scientist - Advanced Staining Reagents is a key technical contributor to the development of immunochemistry technology and advanced staining reagent products. This position forms part of LBS initiative as a leading-edge cancer diagnostics partner with a vision to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.
This position is part of the Research and Development (R&D) team located in Newcastle and will be an on-site, position. You will be a part of the Advanced Staining Reagents (ASR) R&D team and report to the R&D Management team. In this role you are a resource for all New Product Development projects and Compliance work performed in the R&D team.
If you thrive in an innovative research and development environment and want to be part of a world-class R&D organization, read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
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Lead projects and gain insight from other department SMEs.
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Become part of a team responsible for the delivery of cutting edge new diagnostic products.
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Become an expert on designing, performing and interpreting experiments on the automated staining instrumentation.
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Be part of a wider R&D organisation, gaining exposure to a variety of different project types.
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Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment.
The essential requirements of the job include:
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Significant prior lab experience within a regulated environment and understanding of IHC and molecular biology techniques
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Possess a Degree in a scientific subject
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Have knowledge of H&S and how this applies to Laboratory environments
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Have experience of project delivery in a high-pressure environment
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
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Experience of IVD development including understanding of Design Control
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Experience of working within a regulated environment
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A higher degree
Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
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