R&D Scientist (Fixed-Term)

Siemens Healthineers; Llanberis; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in Llanberis is seeking an R&D Scientist for a fixed-term role focused on new assay development. Responsibilities include research, process improvement, and compliance with health and safety policies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Biological Sciences and relevant industry experience in Life Sciences or Diagnostics. Join our global team to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.

Benefits

26 days' holiday with options to buy or sell 5

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Share and bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Life Sciences, Medical Devices or Diagnostics preferred.
• Commitment, integrity, and a high level of self-motivation.
• Ability to work across different teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and analysis for product development.
• Support team meetings and coordinate tasks.
• Develop analytical verification protocols.

Skills

Research

Analysis

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

Overview

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Apply now for the position of R&D Scientist (Fixed Term Contract ending December 2027) and you will lead on assigned activities for new assay development and/or method improvement projects on automated immunoassay products. You will be ensuring the application of scientific statistical principles to design, conduct and analyse multi-variable experiments. This role is based at our Llanberis facility in North Wales.

Your Role

• You will perform research, analysis and experimentation for product, process development and improvement of immunoassays.
• You will participate in interdisciplinary Element Team/ Design Change / Design Transfer meetings.
• Support team meetings where appropriate, responsible for the timely processing of assigned tasks.
• Communicate and coordinate the tasks in the function and reports them back to the team.
• Develop analytical verification protocols for new application, new assay development or lifecycle improvement projects.
• Support/guide the execution of application (e.g. new allergens) analytical verifications by more junior staff to agreed protocols.
• Provide technical leadership of projects from concept to transfer to routine manufacturing and launch.
• Ensure compliance with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures. To highlight any real or potential Health and Safety issues to management in a timely manner and assist in actioning their decision.

Your Expertise

• Degree or equivalent experience in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Industry experience in Life Sciences, Medical Devices or Diagnostics (preferred) or relevant transferrable experience.
• Commitment, integrity and a high level of self-motivation.
• Ability to work across different teams and collaborate effectively.

Our Benefits

• 26 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 5
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Share and bonus scheme
• Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

Who we are

We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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