Research And Development Technician

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical solutions company is seeking a Research And Development Technician to join their dynamic team in Northampton. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, testing, and developing innovative medical devices. Candidates should have an A-level in a science or engineering discipline and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking improvements in patient care through advanced technology.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of project work and deadline adherence.
• Familiarity with GMP/ISO13485/EN4600/FDA quality systems.
• Analytical mindset and ability to analyse test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing based on established methods and manage testing programs.
• Document and prepare reports for test activities and results.
• Ensure communication between departments and assist in laboratory support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

A-level in a science or engineering discipline

Tools

PC Systems and appropriate software

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Client:

Advanced Medical Solutions

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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 diversity across our workforce meaning that no one will be discriminated against because of their gender, race, age, nationality, disability, or any other protected characteristic as prohibited by law.

Looking for an R&D Technician to join a vibrant team of people with mixed scientific backgrounds in a multinational organisation. It involves active involvement and hands-on laboratory work on testing and development of new and innovative medical devices, and analytical test methods.

What will this role involve?

• To perform testing based on established test methods.
• Testing of all materials/products according to the appropriate documentation and quality systems.
• To accurately record data and file information in accordance with AMS Good Laboratory Practices.
• To manage and monitor testing programs, ensuring they adhere to the protocols.
• To ensure that all inspection and test material and equipment are cleaned, handled and stored so that its accuracy and fitness for use are maintained.
• To ensure that materials, chemicals and equipment required for testing are always in stock.
• To develop new test methods and perform testing of other materials and products as required by the R&D Manager.
• To ensure activities are performed taking into account relevant AMS Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• To document and prepare reports for test activities and results.
• Occasionally train other staff.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties and provide laboratory support to other departments as assigned by the R&D Manager.
• Attend meetings if requested.
• Ensure a good level of communication between departments (QA, Technical, Engineering and Production).
• Keep training records up to date.

What we're looking for?

• A general knowledge and understanding of projects work and adherence to deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of product development procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of GMP/ISO13485/EN4600/FDA quality systems.
• Thorough understanding of test procedures.
• Good communication skills and organisational skills.
• Educated to A-level in a science or engineering discipline as a minimum (or equivalent).
• Attention to detail and analytically minded.
• Familiarity with PC Systems and appropriate software.
• Ability to analyse test results, compare against acceptance criteria and present a report.