Research & Development Specialist

Location: Onsite in York, UK; Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week

Company

hirify.global provides laboratory services supporting clinical trials, analytical testing, and regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Design, develop, validate, and implement analytical methods, assays, panels, and instrument validation procedures for clinical trial protocols.
• Manage method development, validation, pre-validation, correlation, stability, and investigational studies.
• Prepare validation plans, summary reports, SOPs, quality documentation, and regulatory audit materials.
• Lead laboratory teams during validation implementation and coordinate feasibility assessments, suppliers, consumables, equipment, and pricing inputs.
• Investigate assay troubleshooting and proficiency testing failures, including corrective actions and impact assessments for vendor communications.
• Provide technical support to clients and operational teams and participate in meetings, calls, audits, and consultations.

Requirements

• BSc or higher in a relevant scientific subject.
• At least 4 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience managing laboratory validation activities; clinical laboratory experience is highly preferred.
• Experience interacting with external clients and managing scientific, laboratory, or technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information and convert findings into clear recommendations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work is performed onsite in a structured Monday–Friday schedule.
• Activities follow applicable GCP, GLP, GCLP, CAP, and other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Responsibilities include secure and confidential handling of patient, client, and laboratory information.
• The role involves sedentary work with occasional walking or standing and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.