Senior Scientist - United Kingdom - NeoGenomics

Description

NeoGenomics is looking for a Temporary Senior Quality Control Scientist at their Babraham, UK site. This is a temporary position for approximately three months for a Monday – Friday, day shift.
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Position Summary:

The Senior QC Scientist is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the reagent QC purchased and in-house manufactured reagents and consumables.

The high complexity nature of the work requires knowledge about reagent QC testing, analytical NextGen Sequencing methods and technology, and regulatory requirements.

This role will also contribute to the development of new products, new processes, and in ensuring the consistent quality of materials used in commercial patient sample testing within clinical laboratory.

Establish a quality control organization within Laboratory Operations and build a team that will leverage both internal and external capabilities to enable both routine and unique QC testing needs for Inivata's IVD including continuous improvements.

Collaborate with the Technology Transfer and Product Development team to develop Quality Control strategy and direction on new and existing analytical methods and provide support for verification, validation, and transfer activities.

Responsible for investigation and resolution of reagent/consumable-related issue, including impact assessment, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions and continual monitoring of its effectiveness.

Troubleshoots and ensures corrective actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Responsible for ensuring reagent and consumable testing is performed and analyzed according to established manufacturing in a timely manner to support Lab Ops.

BS, MS in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science or related filed 6 (Six) years of applied experience in demand planning, preferably in healthcare required

Minimum of 4 years experience in an industry laboratory setting OR biochemical and molecular assays with demonstrated ability to analyse and problem solve complex issues impacting reagent performance.

Minimum 1 year of leadership or mentorship experience in reagent manufacturing and/or quality control.
Experience with next generation sequencing technologies (NGS) and molecular testing methods are highly desired.
Advanced understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on department specific techniques.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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