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The Central Testing Scientist Level 1 for Leica Biosystems is responsible for performing a wide variety of assays or tests to support Quality Control or Stability Studies required within the Central Testing Department.

This position is part of the Central testing department which is a department within technical services located at the Newcastle manufacturing Centre and will be a site-based role. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Central testing team and report to the Lead Scientist responsible for the central testing team. If you thrive in a fast pace working environment which involves multifunctional working and supporting the delivery of products to customer and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensure Quality Control and Stability Study tasks are completed according to agreed timelines.

• Assist in planning and preparation activities

• Ensure stability study / quality control units are aliquoted and stored in the designated locations in a timely manner

• Support R&D and PLCM project activities, when required, outside of Central Testing.

• Routine lab duties including laboratory equipment maintenance

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Degree in biomedical science or relevant work experience

• Good organizational skills and time management

• Some relevant laboratory experience.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Histology experience including microtomy, manual / automated IHC staining and slide screening.

• Experience of GMP and GDP

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