Product Assessor / Senior Product Assessor - Orthopaedic and Dental

SGS; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, a world leader in testing and certification, is seeking a Product Assessor to ensure compliance with medical device regulations. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in orthopaedic and dental devices to conduct technical file reviews and support CE marking activities. This role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years in orthopaedic/dental products sector with 2+ years in design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Experience with Certification/Notified Body assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical file reviews for product safety.
• Support CE marking activities and communicate with stakeholders regarding product assessments.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Professional English

Orthopaedic and Dental Device Knowledge

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, engineering or relevant fields

Job description

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Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

As a Product Assessor you'll conduct technical file reviews to ensure that products are safe and perform as intended in compliance with all applicable requirements including UK and EU medical device regulation.

You'll also support CE marking activities and communicate with colleagues and clients regarding product assessment and other activities, working to minimise risks associated with medical device certification.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, engineering or other relevant fields

• 4+ years of professional experience in the orthopaedic/dental products sector or related fields, covering roles in design, manufacturing, auditing, or research. Crucially, a minimum of two years should be directly involved in the design, manufacturing, and testing of dental products, or in roles that require a deep understanding of the scientific principles underlying these products or technologies.
• Prior experience conducting orthopaedic or dental product assessments for a Certification/Notified Body (acting as a Technical Documentation Reviewer) is advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Professional English
• Orthopaedic and Dental Device knowledge through designing, manufacturing, or testing of devices in some or all the following areas:

Non-active osteo- and orthopaedic implants (MDN1102)

• Prosthetic joint replacements (i.e. knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, fingers, etc implants)
• Artificial spinal disc, spinal cages
• Bone graft substitute for orthopaedic indications, bone cements, etc
• Osteosynthesis devices such as orthopaedic nails, screws, plates, etc

Non-active dental implants and dental material (MDN1103)

• Dental implants abutments, Root canal filler, etc

Non-active, non-implantable dental material (MDN1209)

• Etching solutions, Braces, Dental cements

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• We provide hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfil your potential.

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