Principal Instrument Development Scientist, Clinical

Waters Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in analytical instruments is seeking a Development Scientist to create new hardware and software solutions for clinical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, along with experience in developing clinical instrumentation. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holidays and attractive employer contributions.

Benefits

25 days' holidays

Attractive employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience with Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry.
• Proven experience in development of clinical instrumentation.
• Ability to design, develop and verify clinical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and support of Clinical Systems and technologies.
• Collaborate with Research teams to evaluate new technologies.
• Produce necessary documentation for instrument development.

Skills

Liquid Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Technical understanding of clinical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

First degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

PhD in relevant field or substantial experience

Job description

Overview

Clinical Systems Development is a growing team being created to develop Waters Clinical and IVD Systems, Hardware and Software. This is a great opportunity to support growth in Waters' Clinical segment by addressing customer needs. This is a key development scientist role focused on new hardware and software development for Waters Clinical customers.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the development and support of Clinical Systems and technologies, inclusive of hardware, software and broader customer workflow elements, to:
  • Improve performance, better meet customer needs, improve quality or reduce cost.
  • Define critical parameters and requirements for integration into commercial products.
• Work in partnership with Clinical and Global Research teams to:
  • Evaluate the usage of new technologies.
  • Provide integration skills to aid the development and subsequent transfer of new technologies (including their requirements and specifications) into commercial instrumentation.
• Work within the company's instrument development process and relevant regulatory frameworks to:
  • Produce Product Specification, Engineering and/or Software Requirements documentation and provide design direction to the engineering development teams.
  • Produce Product Specification Verification documents to provide test evidence that design requirements have been met.
  • Develop, and work in partnership with other stakeholders to implement the system integration strategy such that key attributes are risk-managed and that project timelines are met.
  • Contribute to design reviews, FMEAs, phase reviews and other project-related activities as appropriate.
• Monitor developments in the technical community and competitors' products to identify potential development opportunities. Collaborate closely with Research, Engineering and Software to identify and define future technological, platform and engineering requirements.
• To act as system designer and technical authority for designated Clinical Systems when required.
• Mentor and develop the skills of more junior members of the Clinical Systems Development team.
• Ensure the efficiency of the Quality system at the sites through compliance with relevant guidelines and protocols.
• Complete Quality System-related actions in a timely manner according to procedures e.g. CAPA, NCR, and adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

• A first degree or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a correlated area of study.
• Ideally a higher degree (PhD) in Physics, Chemistry, or an associated field; or substantial relevant experience.

Experience:

• Demonstrated practical experience with Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, LC/MS in clinical diagnostics or a related field.
• Proven experience in the development of LC/MS instrumentation, or the development of similar scientific or analytical instrumentation used in a clinical environment.
• A technical understanding of the requirements, procedures and physical resources needed to design, develop and verify sub-assemblies in clinical environments and clinical products.
• A detailed technical understanding of the assemblies and sub-assemblies required to build an LC/MS product.

Travel:

• A limited amount of travel may be required as part of the role, though the role is primarily based at a Waters location.

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days' holidays, excellent family-friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.