Design Verification Specialist

Phillips Medisize; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Medisize is seeking a detail‑oriented laboratory professional to join our site-based team in Cambridge. You will perform laboratory testing, build medical device test samples and maintain accurate records feeding into reports and presentations.

You will also manage equipment, storage, and documentation while collaborating with internal engineering and quality teams and external partners. The role demands process discipline, quality focus and a proactive approach to continuous

Qualifications

• Organised and methodical in handling equipment, storage and materials.
• Process-driven and able to follow protocols precisely.
• Quality-focused with experience in laboratory environments and QA/QMS.
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping skills.
• Creative problem-solver willing to improve processes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory test procedures and build medical device test samples.
• Maintain complete, accurate records and contribute to reports within QMS.
• Operate, qualify, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Write and review documentation and data for accuracy and compliance.
• Organise and maintain storage systems for components and samples across sites.
• Support method development and validation activities.
• Contribute to CI initiatives to optimise lab processes.
• Collaborate with device development teams, quality, IT and external partners.
• Oversee laboratory administration and ensure tidy, functional labs.
• Track, store and retrievably manage components, rigs and samples.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Record keeping

Equipment management

Documentation

Storage management

Method development

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory administration

Sample management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related

Tools

Calibration equipment

Laboratory information systems

Job description

You will carry out laboratory test procedures, build medical device test samples, and maintain accurate, compliant records that feed into reports and presentations. You’ll also take responsibility for the organisation, upkeep and administration of the laboratories and storage facilities, ensuring they run efficiently and safely.

Our Team

You’ll join a collaborative device development group working closely with internal engineering and quality teams, as well as external test partners, vendors and calibration companies. The environment is site-based, with occasional travel. The team values precision, continuous improvement and reliable execution, alongside a positive outlook that contributes to an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

What You Will Do

• Laboratory testing - Perform laboratory test procedures and build medical device test samples.
• Record keeping - Maintain complete, accurate records and contribute to procedures, protocols and reports within the Quality Management System.
• Equipment management - Operate, qualify, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment; keep the lab tidy and stocked with consumables.
• Documentation - Write and review documentation and data generated by others for accuracy and compliance.
• Storage oversight - Organise and maintain storage systems for components, devices, rigs and tested samples across on-site and off-site facilities.
• Method development - Support method and process development and validation activities.
• Continuous improvement - Contribute to CI initiatives to optimise laboratory processes and ways of working.
• Cross-functional collaboration - Work with device development teams, quality, IT (for data integrity), and external partners.
• Laboratory administration - Take responsibility for the organisation, tidiness and functional running of the laboratories.
• Sample and rig management - Ensure components, rigs and tested samples are tracked, stored and retrievable.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

You are:

• Organised and methodical - Able to manage equipment, storage and material stocks with precision.
• Process-driven - Able to follow protocols and procedures exactly, without deviation.
• Quality-focused - Experienced with quality systems and laboratory environments.
• Detail-oriented - Strong in record keeping and accuracy.
• Creative problem-solver - Willing to think creatively about improving processes and efficiency.
• Independent and flexible - Comfortable working with autonomy, initiative and adaptability.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Demonstrated ability to improve laboratory processes or introduce more efficient ways of working.
• Well skilled in method validation
• Understanding of 6S
• Familiar with ISO standards such as ISO:20072, 60601, 13485
• Writing test methods and reports
• Laboratory management experience
• Experience managing complex storage systems or multi-site sample logistics.
• Strong capability in reviewing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Proven track record of maintaining equipment qualification, calibration and servicing schedules.
• Confidence working with external vendors, calibration companies and test partners.
• A reputation for being a tidy, reliable and proactive lab administrator

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Who We Are

Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, collaborates with industry leaders to design and manufacture drugdelivery systems, medical devices and diagnostic tools that save and improve the quality of life formillions of patients annually. With our dedicated team of 6,000+ employees in 29 locations around theworld, we share our customers’ mindset that every product is critical to a healthcare provider and theirpatients somewhere in the world. Molex is a multi-sector global electronics brand owned by Koch, Inc.,one of the world’s largest privately held companies. Discover your potential to make a difference.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.