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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR CPI’S WORK

CPI has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist 2 to join their in vitro diagnostic devices team. Based at The Coxon Building, Sedgefield , the Scientist 2 will contribute to the delivery and realisation of project work through preparation, development, research, design, testing and analysis work in line with the in vitro diagnostics team and Photonics & Electronics technology team requirements. This will involve applying scientific knowledge, using functional printing, and coating techniques, and analytical equipment to characterise device performance.
Reporting to the Team Leader – IVD, the Scientist 2 will work using their own initiative and with some technical supervision from both their manager and senior colleagues, assisting with development and improvement activities and will be responsible for: supporting the smooth running of laboratories, act as the safety supervisor for the diagnostics lab and actively support the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) objectives.

THE ROLE

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page:

• Designing sensor architecture, materials selection, sensor design (could include modelling, substrate selection), sensor layout. The role would focus on bio-medical/electrochemical sensors for metabolites such as glucose, lactate and other biomarkers.
• Actively engaging in hazard studies / SRA studies and discussions, as appropriate to role level
• Setting up, planning and executing experimental / pilot scale runs and analysing, interpreting and reporting the results of these within agreed timescales and standards and in accordance with project requirements
• Being responsible for providing clearly documented records of technical data, decisions, methodologies, calculations and software use in an agreed format
• Taking ownership in agreeing weekly workplans with line manager, project manager(s) and other relevant stakeholders, and delivering plan to agreed schedule
• Conducting state of the art research, developing new processes, fabricating sensor devices for a variety of biological applications using functional coating techniques, and carrying out electrochemical device testing and validation.