Development Scienstist Porvair Filtration Group New Milton - Onsite Upto £40K Per Annum Based On Experience Main purpose of job role: Fixed term contract to provide Maternity cover for the Development Scientist. To provide technical support to customers and Porvair Filtration Group. Main contact for Validation Guides and Validation services (Pharmaceutical), to ensure PFG products are compliant with industry standards and regulations. Integral part of New Product Introduction process, supporting new product development and launch. To be an integral part of the team developing the New Milton site to be a centre of excellence for Microfiltration and associated laboratory services. Main Duties And Responsibilities Development and testing of prototypes and new technologies; evaluation of materials and design concepts. Work with NPI team to develop new products. To define test methods & compile documentation needed to ensure a new product complies with all applicable regulations. Provide technical support to sales; communicate effectively with external customers and internal team. To perform analysis of customer problems and returns, supporting 8D activities. Compile test reports for internal and external customers. Able to process and present collected data. Assist preparing documentation to define the procedures to be used during manufacture. Perform routine environmental and cleanroom quality control testing (e.g. endotoxin testing using the LAL method, microbial monitoring). Ensure all testing and validation techniques used for initial sign-off and ongoing production are effective and compliant with GMP, customer requirements, and relevant legislation. Ensure all testing and validation techniques used for initial sign-off and on-going production are effective and comply with all customer and applicable legislation. Where appropriate, conduct these tests, e.g. LAL test, contact and settle plates, etc. Provide technical support to Operations to ensure Good Manufacturing Practice standards are employed. Prepare and update all Validation Guides, including periodic re-testing, as required. Ensure all claims and performance data published by PFG are accurate and can be demonstrated as such, especially for bought-in products. To review and assess supplier supporting data. Prepare and submit all Product Validations (Pharmaceutical), including management of the sub contracted laboratories. Assist Quality to prepare and update documents supplied with PFG products – e.g. Certificates of Quality. Assist the Quality department to understand and meet industry requirements and provide technical support during audits. Essential Qualifications BSc/MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering Desirable Qualifications Experience in the field of filtration, especially pharmaceutical product validations. Understanding of the processes required to manufacture & test filtration products. Familiarity with microbiological techniques and environmental monitoring methods. Skills & Knowledge Required Knowledge of various laboratory methods and associated equipment (Microscopes, Tensile Tester, Porometer, Hydraulic Rigs, Integrity Tester, Permeability Tester, etc) Ability to interpret technical data, maintain accurate records, and work within regulated environments (GMP/ISO) Experience Required Laboratory experience with standard chemistry and microbiology techniques Experience of working to E.U. GMP / FDA pharmaceutical standards. Personal Skills Required Strong ability to work independently Excellent organisational skills Good communicator: written and verbal Highly Numerate IT Literate Methodical, Logical & Accurate Strong problem-solving skills