Job Role: Production Scientist
Duration: Full-Time
Line Manager: Head of Business Operations
Job Summary ProAxsis is a commercial diagnostics company with growing sales of its laboratory-based and point-of-care in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products.
We are looking to recruit a Production Scientist to join our dynamic team.
You will be responsible for the manufacturing and supply of our IVD products and will also help support R&D and Clinical Services projects.
Responsibilities/Key Duties · Day to day management of all manufacturing activities ensuring ongoing product supply and on time product delivery to customer expectations.
o Lab management.
o Ordering of consumables/raw materials
o Manufacturing of product components and final kit assembly
o QC testing
o Shipping of products
o Inventory management
o Resource management
o Troubleshooting
· Ensuring all manufacturing activities are executed in compliance with defined procedures.
· Key role in supporting full implementation of ISO13485 and ensuring targets and milestones are achieved in relation to ISO13485 certification.
· Planning own day-to-day activities within framework of ongoing work.
· Partner with Head of Business Operations to achieve short- and long-term manufacturing goals as well as overall Business Operations goals.
· Liaise on a regular basis with other ProAxsis team members.
· Have regular 1:1 and wider team meetings with the Head of Business Operations to provide updates and discuss any issues/challenges which have arisen.
· Proactively support and assist where necessary other Business Operations areas to ensure wider group goals are achieved.
· Where necessary provide training to others.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required • Graduate degree in a relevant science-related subject.
• Previous practical experience with conducting ELISA-type assays.
· Previous experience (1-2 years) of working in manufacturing within diagnostic device companies would be highly desirable.
• Specific experience of handling respiratory samples would be highly desirable.
· Excellent project management skills with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
· Driven, motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, negotiate, resolve conflict, problem solve and overcome resistance or barriers.
· Ability to understand and summarise scientific data.
· "Small company mindset", with willingness to seek innovative solutions to challenges.
· Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
This is a permanent, full-time role, with a base salary commensurate with experience and performance.
The company also offers a generous holiday and sickness allowance, as well as inclusion in the Benenden Healthcare package.
The successful applicant will be based full-time at the company's Head Office in Belfast.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday January 03rd 2025.
All UK-based applicants will be requested to complete a Fair Employment Monitoring Questionnaire when they apply.
This will be a multi-stage assessment process with first round interviews for short-listed applicants taking place shortly after this date.
For further information about the company, please visit
If you believe that you possess the skills and experience to support the company's drive for future growth then please send your CV with subject entitled "Production Scientist" to