QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
General Purpose
We are looking for a full-time R&D Specialist to join our Research and
Development team based in Ostim, Ankara and work on designing
In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Design and perform experiments in compliance with GLP.
- Work with broad range of chemicals and human blood products under
regulated and controlled conditions.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance.
- Keep prompt, accurate and precise records; prepare and revise traceable
technical documentation in compliance with quality assurance tasks in
R&D Lab.
- Analyze the data using appropriate methodology and tools; prepare
summaries and report to the R&D Manager.
- Ensure assay development processes meet the project mini dead-lines,
milestones and timelines.
- Adherence to CLSI guidelines where applicable; and to requirements
outlined in ISO 13485.
- Perform minor and major risk assessment activities in every relevant
aspect of laboratory performance and project design.
- Prepare and perform intra-departmental training upon
requirement.
- Prepare SOPs and perform inter-departmental training to facilitate
and complete design transfer to manufacturing.
- Attendance and participation in R&D meetings and report of progress
to the R&D Manager.
- Prepare and present written and oral reports to internal and external
audiences as required.
Education and Experience- Bachelor degree in biological sciences or chemistry
(preference will be given to candidates with Master’s or PhD in a
relevant topic)
- Minimum 2 years hands-on lab experience (PhD will be preferred)
- Competency in immunoassay techniques
- Competency in protein and DNA analysis techniques
- Knowledge of raw materials
- Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and compliance
- Knowledge of quality systems and standards (such as ISO 13485, CLSI)
will be preferred
- Knowledge of clinical chemistry and related analysis techniques
will be preferred
Key Competencies- good laboratory practice
- innovative and analytical thinking
- strong problem solving skills
- planning and organizing
- self-discipline and responsibility
- time management
- attention to detail
- decision-making
- interpersonal and communication skills
- team work
- fluency in written and spoken English
- solid computer skills
- stress tolerance