Operations Scientist II — Test Method Validation Lead

Abbott Laboratories; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care in Witney, Oxfordshire, invites applications for an Operations Scientist II focusing on test method validation. The role centers on transferring scientific test methods from R&D to Operations, including leading validation activities in the product release lab.

The successful candidate will create validation documents, oversee activities, and support sensor development and transfer with strong attention to detail and good communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience with test method development and validation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and logical problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Create validation documents, including plans, protocols and reports.
• Oversee Test Method Validation activities for the sensor release laboratory.
• Provide process development and characterisation support for new sensor test methods.
• Support sensor release laboratory operational requirements.
• Understand change control procedures and processes.
• Work cross functionally to support transfer of test method from R&D.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Encourage open technical exchange with other departments.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Present technical information to team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Abbott Diabetes Care in Witney, Oxfordshire, invites applications for an Operations Scientist II focusing on test method validation. The role centers on transferring scientific test methods from R&D to Operations, including leading validation activities in the product release lab.

The successful candidate will create validation documents, oversee activities, and support sensor development and transfer with strong attention to detail and good communication across teams.