research scientist
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Salary: Competitive
- REF Number: 00055185
- Consultant: Chloe Merrill
- Contact: +44 (0) 1246 457 720
- Date Published: 06.03.2023
- Sector: Medical Devices
- Location: Gateshead, North East
- Discipline: Research & Development
CK Group are recruiting for an Assistant R&D Scientist to join a leading medical diagnostics company at their site based in Gateshead on a permanent full-time basis.
The Company: Our client are a market leader in their field and have pioneered advances in technology and instrumentation.
Location: This role is located in Gateshead and the site is easily commutable from the A1(M) and surrounding towns/cities in the North East.
Assistant Research and Development Scientist Role: Yourmain duties will be involve:
- Take receipt of new projects for the development of capillary electrophoresis tests
- Identify deliverables and schedules for new work requests
- Review existing projects and report findings
- Assist in the compilation of technical documentation to strict regulatory standards
- Identify and confirm issues with product performance reported by QC or the Technical Services team
- Investigate the cause of poor product performance
- Implement/update processes within the manufacturing and QC departments to prevent the reoccurrence of these issues
- To assist the instigation, creation, review and maintenance of Quality System Procedures relating to product validation and verification
Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or Chemistry
- Post-graduate laboratory/R&D experience is desirable but not essential
- Familiar with good laboratory practice
- Some knowledge/interest in Capillary Electrophoresis
- Good attention to detail
- Able to work well within a team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 55185 in all correspondence.
Chloe Merrill
Recruitment Consultant
T: 01438 870022
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for research scientist roles across CK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,265 - £26,083 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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