Overview
SGS Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom
Product Assessor - Soft Tissue Team
Location: Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom
About SGS
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting your development within the company. Our business principles include: Integrity, Health, Safety & Environment, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, and Leadership.
Job Description
Product Assessor, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of Soft Tissue products, ensuring technical file reviews adhere to all applicable requirements, including the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), Medical Device Directive (MDD), and UKCA for Class IIa/IIb and/or Class III devices. Your role will involve ensuring that these assessments are technically sound and compliant with relevant regulations.
You Will Also
* Support CE marking activities carried out by SGS.
* Contribute to the training and qualification of junior staff, including the creation of training materials.
* Communicate effectively with team members and clients regarding product assessments, working to minimize risks associated with medical device certification and maintenance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare products or related activities, such as design, manufacturing, regulation, auditing, or research. Specific experience in the design, manufacture, testing, or use of Soft Tissue devices is required.
Preferred Experience
* Experience conducting Soft Tissue Product Assessments for another Certification/Notified body (Technical File reviewer) is advantageous.
Education
* Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as medicine, pharmacy, engineering, or other related sciences.
Skills
* Strong communication skills, especially through electronic mediums.
* Proficiency in written and verbal English, as reports will be reviewed and queried in English.
* In-depth knowledge of medical devices within non-active categories as per Commission Regulation 2017/2185, including:
* MDN 1104 – Non-active soft-tissue and other implants (e.g., IUDs, urethral stents, bariatric devices, biliary stents) including long term invasive implants.
* MDN 1202 – Non-active non-implantable devices for administration and removal of substances (e.g., dialysis devices, intravenous lines, hypodermic needles, catheters).
* MDN 1206 – Non-active non-implantable ophthalmologic devices (e.g., contact lenses, eye drops).
* MDN 1214 – General non-active non-implantable devices used in healthcare (e.g., ultrasound gels).
CV Submission
For your CV to be reviewed please send it in English.
Additional Information
Why SGS?
* Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
* Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model.
* Access SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
* Thrive in a multinational environment, collaborating with colleagues from multiple continents.
* Benefit from our comprehensive benefits platform.
Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
Industries
* Retail
* Office Equipment
* Consumer Services
* Oil and Gas
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