Maldi Systems & Validation Test Engineer

Summary of Job: The test of MALDI TOF instrument systems, checking their performance for reliability and specification levels under various conditions. Recording and testing MALDI systems to procedures, analysing results and experimental data to determine pass / fail. Proposing and enacting where appropriate remedial action, ensuring quality control of final system and individual products. Enacting validation experiments and procedures, identify instrument / component performance, ensuring all observations and data are recorded .Analysing results and experimental data to determine pass / fail. All activity to comply to ISO9001 & ISO 13485 (cGMP) Responsible to the MALDI Test Manager for: * Final test of MALDI TOF instrument systems, checking their performance for reliability and specification levels under a various conditions. * Record and test of MALDI systems to procedure, analysis of results and experimental data to determine pass / fail. * Propose and enact where appropriate remedial action, ensuring quality control of final system and individual products / sub assemblies. * Enact validation experiments and procedures, identify instrument / component performance, ensure all observations and data are recorded, complying to regulatory requirements. Analysing results and experimental data to determine pass / fail. * Help to drive on team measures, facilitating and driving continuous improvements. * When required, train new engineers and peers. * Correct use of tools and processes, described in SAMI's & Test procedures. * Comply to ISO9001 & ISO 13485 (cGMP) * If required Commissioning of instruments within the U.K. and R.O.W. territories Qualifications (Essentials/Desirable): * Degree/ HND science / engineering basis; Chemistry, Physics, Biological, Electronics (D) Experience (Essentials/Desirable): * Instrumentation operation and fault diagnosis (E) * Microbial identification knowledge using MALDI TOF instrumentation (D) * Microbial identification experimental data collection and analysis (D) Job related aptitude and skills (Essentials/Desirable): * Proven ability to work in a high performing team to achieving planned deadlines. (E) * Demonstrable communication skills are required within team and department. (E) * Capability to support biological sample preparation procedures (D) About us Kratos Analytical is a world leading manufacturer of both imaging X-ray photoelectron spectrometers and MALDI (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption and Ionisation) instruments. We are based in Manchester in England’s North West and are proud to develop, manufacture and support these products from our Manchester, UK facility. Modern-day Kratos Analytical prides itself on being highly innovative, responsive, and internationally focused. Its strengths lie in the quality of design, in the excellence of its products and in the commitment to partnerships with customers. Our market-leading technology is backed by the skills and experience of a responsive, forward-looking workforce.