About Smithers Medical Device Testing (MDT)
Smithers Medical Device Testing (MDT) is a global leader in testing, inspection, and compliance, supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, and combination product manufacturers worldwide.
Our work underpins products that improve and save lives. That means the data behind every decision must be accurate, traceable, validated, and regulator-ready.
As Smithers continues to invest in intelligent systems and advanced analytics, we are applying artificial intelligence not as a buzzword — but as a practical, deployable capability that enhances laboratory science, analytical workflows, and testing protocols at scale.
At MDT, AI is built where it actually matters.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an AI Specialist to support the development and implementation of intelligent AI agents and machine learning models that enhance analytical workflows, laboratory systems, and medical device testing environments.
This is a hands-on, applied AI role working directly with scientists, engineers, IT, and quality teams. You’ll help bring AI into regulated laboratory environments, ensuring models are robust, explainable, validated, and ready for real-world use.
This role is ideal for an early-career or developing AI professional who wants to:
1. Work on real AI systems, not just proofs of concept
2. Gain exposure to regulated AI, validation, and compliance
3. Apply machine learning in chemistry, medical devices, and combination products
4. Build AI solutions that are actually deployed and trusted
What You’ll Be Doing
Applied AI & Intelligent Agent Development
5. Support the design and development of AI and machine learning models for:
6. Data interpretation
7. Anomaly detection
8. Predictive analytics
9. Assist in developing intelligent agents to support:
10. Experimental planning
11. Documentation automation
12. Analytical workflow optimisation
Laboratory Systems & Integration
13. Support the integration of AI solutions with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and related laboratory software
14. Ensure data integrity, formatting, traceability, and system interoperability
15. Collaborate closely with IT to support secure and scalable AI implementation
Validation, Quality & Compliance
16. Participate in model testing and validation activities to verify performance against defined criteria
17. Support adherence to regulatory, quality, and documentation standards
18. Assist with quality audits and accreditation requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
19. Work with chemists, engineers, scientists, quality, and IT teams
20. Translate AI capability into practical laboratory and business outcomes
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
21. Create and maintain clear, structured documentation covering:
22. Model configurations
23. Experiments
24. Implementation approaches
25. Support internal review, adoption, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Essential
26. Familiarity with Python and modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
27. Understanding of machine learning principles, data analysis, and model evaluation
28. Strong written and verbal communication skills
29. Ability to analyse data, interpret trends, and explain findings clearly
30. Comfortable working in structured or regulated environments
Education & Certifications
31. Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
32. Computer Science
33. Artificial Intelligence
34. Data Science
35. Or a related technical discipline
36. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
37. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
38. CompTIA Security+
Desirable
39. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
40. Exposure to:
41. Laboratory environments
42. LIMS platforms
43. Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries
44. Interest in agent-based modelling and applied AI systems
Skills That Will Set You Apart
45. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving ability
46. Confidence interpreting statistical outputs, ratios, trends, and graphs
47. High attention to detail and documentation quality
48. Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
49. Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to learn in a fast-evolving AI landscape
Flexibility & Travel
50. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required
51. Flexible approach to working hours to meet business and project needs
Why Join Smithers MDT?
At Smithers Medical Device Testing, you’ll apply artificial intelligence in real laboratory and medical device environments, not experimental side projects or disconnected proofs of concept. This role offers rare exposure to regulated AI, where validation, compliance, and data integrity genuinely matter, giving you experience few AI roles can match. You’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, and quality experts, translating advanced AI capability into systems that are trusted, deployed, and used to support life-impacting decisions. As part of a global organisation investing seriously in intelligent systems and future capability, you’ll help shape how AI is responsibly embedded into science, testing, and real-world decision making — building AI where it truly matters.