Research And Development Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in innovative tissue-healing technology is recruiting an R&D Senior Scientist in Winsford. The role involves extensive experience in cell biology and management responsibilities in R&D, along with supporting medical device design and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree level qualification in a Biological Sciences discipline.
• Experience with a wide range of in-vitro cellular assays.
• Previous experience in biocompatibility is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing using various cell biology assays.
• Assist in the development and validation of new test methods.
• Manage direct reports within the R&D team.

Skills

Cell viability

In vitro cellular assays

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Job Description

R&D Senior Scientist, Winsford. Cheshire.

Who are Advanced Medical Solutions?

AMS is a world-leading independent developer and manufacturer of innovative tissue-healing technology, focused on quality outcomes for patients and value for payers. AMS has a wide range of surgical products including tissue adhesives, sutures, haemostats, internal fixation devices and internal sealants, which it markets under its brands LiquiBand, RESORBA, LiquiBandFix8, LIQUIFIX, Peters Surgical, Ifabond, Vitalitec and Seal-G. AMS also supplies wound care dressings such as silver alginates, alginates, and foams through its ActivHeal brand as well as under white label. Since 2019, the Group has made seven acquisitions: Sealantis, an Israeli developer of innovative internal sealants, Biomatlante, a French developer and manufacturer of surgical biomaterials, Raleigh, a leading UK coater and converter of woundcare and bio-diagnostics materials, AFS Medical, an Austrian specialist surgical business, Connexicon, an Irish tissue adhesives specialist, Syntacoll a German specialist in collagen-based absorbable surgical implants and Peters Surgical a global provider of specialty surgical sutures, mechanical haemostasis and internal cyanoacrylate devices. AMS's products, manufactured in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Thailand, India, the Czech Republic and Israel, are sold globally via a network of multinational or regional partners and distributors, as well as via AMS's own direct sales forces in the UK, Germany, Austria, France, Poland, Benelux, India, the Czech Republic and Russia. The Group has R&D innovation hubs in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France and Israel. Established in 1991, the Group has more than 1,500 employees. For more information, please see www.admedsol.com

AMS provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We highly value and encourage across our workforce meaning that no one will be discriminated against because of their , , , nationality, , or any other protected characteristic as prohibited by law.

Job Details

We are currently recruiting for an R&D Senior Scientist with extensive experience in cell biology based tests and to act as an SME for biocompatibility. The role will support the design and development of medical devices by working directly with stakeholders to coordinate and provide compliant technical support to R&D. The role will require management responsibilities to direct reports within the R&D team. The role will report to the R&D Manager and is based in Winsford.

What will this role involve?

• To perform testing and investigations using a wide range of cell biology assays , including but not limited to; cell viability, scratch assays, the set-up of cell models, cell imaging / fluorescence, ELISA, Anti-inflammatory screening, cytotoxicity, MMP sequestration.
• To assist in the development, optimisation and validation of new and novel test methods for the evaluation and verification of R&D projects.
• To act as an SME in biocompatibility by generating , reviewing and approving documentation to support new product design and changes to existing products according to relevant standards.
• To take on management responsibilities, in order to motivate and develop the direct reports they manage within the R&D team.
• To accurately record data and file information e.g. raw data in accordance with AMS Good Laboratory Practices and R&D procedures.
• Correlate your findings with data from literature and actively perform literature research.
• Ensure the R&D Tissue Culture Laboratory is maintained in a compliant state by ensuring that materials, reagents, cell lines and equipment required for R&D testing are always in stock and calibrated/validated, media is prepared to meet laboratory demands and all procedures, COSHH, risk assessments are current.
• Ensure compliance with all current cell biology practices and maintain all test methods to relevant standards.
• Authorship/approval of scientific and technical protocols / reports, publications, posters, making appropriate conclusions, recommendations and presentations as required.
• Support regulatory submissions (documentation, testing, etc).
• Support Sales & Marketing department in the production of Marketing collateral.
• Actively contribute to departmental meetings and forums and contribute to the systematic improvement of the department in a positive, pragmatic, and enthusiastic manner.
• Adopt high standards of GLP and H&S in laboratories.

What we're looking for?

• Minimum degree level qualification in a Biological Sciences discipline or related field.
• Experience of a wide range of in-vitro cellular assays.
• Previous relevant experience in biocompatibility desirable.
• Management experience.
• Demonstrates ability to apply regulations without excessive guidance.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good attention to detail and high scientific standards.
• Driven to achieve results.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.