Junior Device Technologist

Owen Mumford; Woodstock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Enhanced Sickness Pay

BUPA Cash Plan

Cycle2Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and support

Free parking

Job summary

Owen Mumford is seeking a Junior Device Technologist to join the R&D team in the UK. The role focuses on testing, evaluation and stability assessment of medical devices such as auto-injectors and lancing devices. This is an early-career opportunity on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will support lab testing, data recording and documentation, working with senior technologists to develop expertise in medical device development and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Early career experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Willingness to learn regulatory and quality system requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to ISO 13485 or laboratory quality systems (desirable).
• Interest in medical devices and combination products (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory testing of medical and combination devices under supervision.
• Assist with functional, mechanical, and stability testing activities.
• Prepare test samples, set up equipment, and accurately record data.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and follow quality system procedures.
• Work collaboratively with senior technologists and project teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of test protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support design verification and validation activities.

Skills

Medical device experience

Data analysis

Laboratory testing

Written & verbal communication

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Owen Mumford are looking to hire an enthusiastic Junio Device Technologist! Could this be your next role?

Scope

As the Junior Device Technologist you will join the R&D department to support the testing, evaluation, and stability assessment of medical devices such as auto-injectors, pen injectors, pen needles, and lancing devices. The role is ideal for an early-career engineer or scientist looking to develop expertise in medical device development and testing.
Please be aware this role is offered full time on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Support laboratory testing of medical and combination devices under supervision.
• Assist with functional, mechanical, and stability testing activities.
• Prepare test samples, set up equipment, and accurately record data.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and follow quality system procedures.
• Work collaboratively with senior technologists and project teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of test protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support design verification and validation activities.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• Early career experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Willingness to learn regulatory and quality system requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Interpretation of data using analytical and statistical methods. (desirable)
• Degree in STEM related subject.
• Early career experience within a regulated or technical environment (desirable)
• Exposure to ISO 13485 or laboratory quality systems. (desirable)
• Experience with mechanical testing or laboratory instrumentation. (desirable)
• Interest in medical devices and combination products.(desirable)

What will we give you?

Benefits

You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business. Additional benefits include:

• Flexi time – covering 37.5 hours per week with core working hours of 9:30am-12 Noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (3:30pm on Fridays)
• 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• Free parking, free tea & coffee

About Us

Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For over 70 years we have been inventing life-enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way. Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a global medical device company with an established presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview stage, please let us know at [e-mail]. Every job offer is subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role