Job Description
Job Title – Scientist I – Physical testing
Location – Deeside
Contract Length / Perm – 12 months
Pay Rate - £122 per day
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Working within a controlled ISO13485 and ISO9001 Laboratory quality system and in accordance with GLP/GMP procedures.
* Design, plan and execute Physical testing in support of R&D activities and base business projects in accordance with applicable and procedures and guidelines.
* Involvement in the development and validation of new physical testing methods.
* Effective organization of assigned workload; ensures integrity of all data generated and timely/accurate provision of results to GLP standards.
* Accurate recording and analysis of laboratory data in accordance with good documentation practices
* Perform detailed laboratory investigations to determine the root cause of atypical and out of specification results, apply corrective and preventative actions and author concise investigation reports.
* Author validation protocols, reports and technical documents for medical Devices/ Pharmaceutical products
* Assist in laboratory test method/procedural revisions.
* Responsible for standard laboratory routines, equipment calibration, maintenance replenishment etc.
* Ensures lab compliance with applicable cGMP regulations and SOPs/TD’s.
* Involvement in change control activities and associated actions.
Required:
* Have an understanding of the role of Physical Testing within the product development process for both new product development and existing product development of medical devices / pharmaceuticals
* Commands good physical testing and problem-solving skills and demonstrates an understanding of the steps involved in initiating and completing a variety of physical testing tasks to support key R&D projects.
* Statically analyze data for reporting to senior physical testing staff
* Effectively communicate both oral and written scientific and technical data to peers and managers
* A thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of compliance management, GMP/GLP and good documentation practices.
* Competent in the production of high quality, accurate R&D technical documentation in a timely manner.
* A forward-thinking team-player who willingly accepts new challenges and works to tight deadlines.
* Commands Flexibility - ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and react/respond positively to changes in priority and workload.
* Accurate with excellent attention to detail.
* Decisive thinker; ability to make decisions and recommendations using own initiative.