When you work for Quintiles you work for the world’s leading Pharmaceutical Services
Company. We offer product development and commercialisation services to the
Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Devices industries. Our leading-edge
capabilities provide healthcare companies with the potential to bring new
medicines/devices through development and registration to the market place more quickly,
with supporting medical and drug data that will significantly advance the cost effectiveness
and quality of healthcare provision. Recently, of the world’s top 30 best selling drugs,
Quintiles has helped to develop or commercialise every one.
Quintiles Global Cytometry Group in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Flow Cytometrist
to support our continued growth in this area. This role will provide technical support of flow
cytometry for quality control and training through competency and proficiency assessment.
This role within the Global Cytometry Group will interface between the Assay Development
Laboratory and Clinical Laboratory and will require close coordination with Global
Harmonization.
The successful candidate will become a key member of a newly established Global
Cytometry Group and may be expected to participate in other areas as the team expands.
Responsibilities:
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Manages the internal proficiency testing scheme for flow cytometry, to include
review of results, training and completion of associated documentation on a
biannual cycle.
Designs, coordinates and implements internal additional proficiency schemes where
wet sample analysis is required.
Works closely with the Assay Development Laboratory to understand the expected
assay performance during the active testing phase of the Clinical Laboratory. Works
with Flow Cytometry Analysts to identify areas requiring additional support or
training.
Provides technical expertise and support for the Clinical Laboratory in the generation
of quality control data. Liaises with Global Harmonization to set acceptance ranges
for all flow cytometry panels and reviews all quality control change requests from
the Clinical Laboratory.
Produces quality control materials such as PBMCs or cell lines where commercial
products are not available. Responsible for supply of these materials to global
laboratories.
Works with the Global Cytometry Group, Laboratory Managers and Laboratory
Scientists to identify processes in the laboratory that can be better optimized to
make the laboratory more efficient.
Minimum Required Education and experience:
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Bachelor’s degree or educational equivalent in Immunology and relevant experience
or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
The candidate must have extensive practical experience of Flow Cytometry, with
knowledge of BD Biosciences instrumentation preferred.
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In depth knowledge of flow cytometry testing procedures, software, and applicable
laboratory testing regulations.
Working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and in depth
knowledge of company-specific program requirements.
The candidate will have excellent problem solving capabilities, oral and written
communication skills. Enthusiasm and the ability to work both independently and as
part of a team are crucial for this post.
Physical Requirements:
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Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate
perception of speech
Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers
Regular sitting for extended periods of time
Work may be performed in a laboratory environment, full manual dexterity and
visual acuity required
May be exposed to potential physical harm from hazardous chemicals, infectious
diseases, blood-borne pathogens, toxic materials, toxic gases, electrical hazards,
dangerous tools and equipment
If interested, please send a CV and covering letter to Jayne McGuire at
Jayne.McGuire@Quintiles.com.