airmid healthgroup ltd is a fast-growing contract research organization focusing on improving indoor air quality with independent data to support the product/service development and claims relating to the reduction of potentially adverse exposures to bioaerosols and surface contaminants and improve indoor air quality. We currently are seeking a skilled Scientific Officer - Immunoassay and Virology to join our team. This role is critical to our product testing processes, ensuring accurate, reproducible results for our customers in simulated real-world conditions.
Send us your tailored CV and cover letter/message outlining how your experience matches the responsibilities listed below.
We are seeking to recruit for this role immediately. Candidates should indicate on application availability to commence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS :

• The successful candidate must possess at least a master’s degree in virology, microbiology or biotechnology with 2 years laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in performing ELISAs and virological techniques including culture, preparation and titre of virus stocks (BSL-2) is essential.
• Experience with maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• High level of attention to detail in following procedures.
• Proven ability to recognise problems with equipment, methods, procedures and resolve the issues in a positive and proactive manner.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and as part of a team with flexibility to react to changing business needs.
• Proven problem solving, project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present to various audience levels.
• Experience of developing and performing antiviral assays including ISO 21702, and ISO 18184.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and experience of working in a regulated environment to the ISO 17025:2017 standard or similar.

• Testing will routinely include ELISA for allergens, qPCR, cell-based virological assays (TCID50, plaque assay), and bacteriophage culture.
• Liaising with clients on sample submission, testing timelines, test results, and other project management items as required.
• Accurate completion of necessary documentation for all tests carried out.
• Planning and performing multiple procedures across a variety of client projects.
• Producing reports including the test reports, generating scientific blogs, abstracts, scientific journal articles and landscape analysis.
• Reagent preparation, cleaning, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintenance of high standards of safety and housekeeping in the laboratories.
• Critical thinking to help resolve technical issues.
• Actively support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 17025: 2017 requirements.
• Participate in the generation and update of SOPs and forms within the controlled documentation system.
• Complying with the company’s documented policies and procedures.
• Identifying potential nonconformities, improvements, risks and opportunities in the Quality Management System and informing the Quality Lead.
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of candidates. It is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Flexibility will be required to complete other duties as assigned from time to time.