Analytical Lab Scientist I: Testing & Method Development

Convatec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec in Manchester is seeking an Analytical Laboratory professional to conduct and oversee scientific testing and QA activities in a dedicated lab environment.

You will set up equipment, plan experiments, collect data, and report results to support product claims and regulatory compliance, while contributing to Lean/6S improvements and cross‑functional collaboration for UK R&D expansion.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Medical Device/R&D.
• Knowledge of SOPs, OCIs and TDs.
• Experience with method validation.
• Proficient data management and reporting.
• Familiar with FDA/ICH GMP guidelines.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO13485 and ISO9001 compliance.
• Analyze and report laboratory data to GMP/GLP standards.
• Develop and validate analytical methods.
• Maintain calibration and quality records.
• Support analytical testing and method development.
• Liaise with external vendors for service contracts.
• Lead improvement ideas (Lean/6S).
• Support changes to test procedures.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GMP/GLP

Laboratory safety

SOPs/OCIs/TDs

Data analysis

MS Office

HPLC

ICP-MS

Education

B.Sc. in science

Tools

Waters Empower

ChemStation

MassHunter

Minitab

Job description

Convatec in Manchester is seeking an Analytical Laboratory professional to conduct and oversee scientific testing and QA activities in a dedicated lab environment.

You will set up equipment, plan experiments, collect data, and report results to support product claims and regulatory compliance, while contributing to Lean/6S improvements and cross‑functional collaboration for UK R&D expansion.