Job Description
Job Advert: Scientist II – Physical Testing
Contract: 12‑Month
Rate: £142.32 per day
Location: Deeside, UK (Onsite)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist II to join the Physical Testing Department, supporting the development of innovative medical devices. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product safety, efficacy, and quality through robust physical testing activities.
As a Scientist II, you will design and execute physical test programmes, contribute to method development, and support multiple projects within a regulated ISO‑controlled laboratory environment. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your laboratory experience, analytical mindset, and technical skills in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Work within an ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 laboratory quality system, following GxP procedures.
* Design, plan and execute physical testing to support R&D and base‑business projects.
* Develop and validate new physical test methods aligned with industry standards.
* Estimate resources and timelines for experiments, ensuring delivery against targets.
* Author technical documentation including validation protocols, reports and laboratory records.
* Independently analyse and interpret data, including statistical evaluation.
* Present laboratory findings through clear internal presentations.
* Ensure accurate documentation and data integrity in line with GMP, GLP and GDP.
* Conduct laboratory investigations, perform root cause analysis, and apply CAPA as needed.
* Support updates to laboratory methods, SOPs and processes.
* Maintain compliance with cGMP regulations, SOPs and technical documentation.
* Contribute to change control activities.
* Support daily laboratory operations such as housekeeping, equipment checks, calibration, preparing solutions, stock management, sample shipping and documentation scanning.
Skills & Experience
* 2–3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment; medical devices/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
* Strong understanding of physical testing principles.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Understanding of compliance requirements including ISO13485:2016, ISO9001:2000, FDA 21 CFR part 820 and GMP guidelines.
* Familiarity with safe laboratory working practices; experience with statistical analysis and Minitab desirable.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biological Sciences).