Senior Development Scientist

Job Description

The CompanyBBI Solutions has been serving the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years, and is the worlds largest independent producer of immuno-diagnostics reagents. We develop and manufacture critical components for the diagnostic industry, but also apply ourexpertise by delivering solutions that bring critical components together in the development and manufacture of point of care and conventional tests. Furthermore, our Novarum Mobile Diagnostic Platform complements across the diagnostics workflow to interpretand share assay results. This makes BBI unique among IVD suppliers.Our range of immuno-diagnostics reagents includes human antigens, antibodies, enzymes and serum & plasma products. With manufacturing sites spanning four continents, we produce world-renowned labels for lateral flow, ELISA assay and biosensors, includingour high-quality gold nanoparticles and glucose oxidase. The acquisition of German-based DIARECT AG in June 2020 established BBI as the leading provider of antigens in the autoimmune and tick-borne IVD markets.BBI Solutions is part of the BBI Group.We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Scientist to join us on a permanent basis at our Crumlin site.BenefitsThe salary offered for this role is competitive and makes up part of BBIs attractive benefits package, which includes:

• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private health care scheme
• Generous annual leave package totalling 32 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme

The RoleAs a Senior Development Scientist, you will be responsible for planning and completing laboratory work required for projects within the R&D team. The Senior Scientist is expected to plan, complete, troubleshoot and write up experiments accurately utilizingapproved formats. The role will also involve preparations of work plans, analysis and presentation of all results using excel and power point for review and presentation to the customer.In addition, the role will require flexibility to work in other areas of the contract development services for example process and/or product verification and validation activities. The Senior Scientist will work with the Project Manager to plan experiments,support technical activities and report to the customer where applicable.Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Ability to bring specialist technical knowledge for the IVD development lifecycle into the team. Develop and deliver training in areas around specialist knowledge.
• Ability to identify key improvements in technical methods utilized in R&D
• Ability to plan, design and execute technical project work and prepare technical reports for internal and external review.
• Independently complete technical work plans to achieve project goals for review with Project Manager / Development Leader.
• Work within BBI Solutions Design Control process.
• Work with project team to highlight technical issues and proactively deliver solutions
• Ability to work with colleagues in other functions to disseminate specialized knowledge as required
• Analysis, troubleshooting and presentation of work using excel and/or power point to present to Project Team / Customer
• Actively contribute to Project Team Meetings.
• Ability to give clear and appropriate communication with colleagues and customers to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Understand the requirements for project design history files (DHF) and actively work with the Project Manager to ensure DHF up to date and appropriate for audit.
• Understand QMS requirements and impacts for R&D.
• Prepare experimental work plans appropriate to achieve project goals and as agreed with the customer for discussion with Project Team.
• Generate and complete project specific protocols as required.
• Work across activities for the whole development lifecycle as required.
• Complete Laboratory work to BBI quality and health and safety requirements.
• Complete experimental write ups to QMS requirements and work with appropriate colleagues to review and approve in a timely manner.
• Review of other scientists/senior scientists experimental write ups to achieve consistent quality and meet all QMS requirements if appropriate.
• Complete Timesheets accurately and in timely fashion.
• Awareness of targeted chargeable hours and communication of any issues/changes to Project Manager.
• Attend customer meetings.
• Independent and accurate completion of planned laboratory work with the ability to plan experiments with appropriate controls.
• Ensure day to day maintenance of a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in the Laboratory and other working areas.
• Ensure clear and timely communication with all required personnel.
• Help supervise and train new starters where appropriate.
• General laboratory duties including support and maintenance of equipment.

RequirementsThis role will be best suited to someone who can demonstrate practical laboratory skills with a solid understanding of immunoassays. Experience of ISO 13485/ 21 CRF Part 820 or other relevant standards would be an advantage.We are seeking an individual with excellent problem-solving skills who can demonstrate time management efficiency and confident decision-making skills. A strong team ethic is important to those joining BBI and so communication and interpersonal skills arealso essential.If you are an internal employee applying for this vacancy you and your manager are required to complete an internal transfer form. This needs to be completed in full and attached to your application along with your CV and cover letter.