Scientist 1 - Physical Testing

Carbon; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Carbon seeks a Scientist I - Physical Testing at our Deeside site. This fully on-site role supports medical device development, ensuring physical test methods meet GMP/GLP/GDP requirements and regulatory expectations.

You will design, execute and validate testing, document results, perform statistical analyses, and contribute to quality systems within ISO13485/ISO9001 environments while collaborating with R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field.
• 1-2 years in a lab environment is preferred.
• GMP/GLP/GDP and ISO13485/ISO9001 familiarity.
• Experience with FDA regulations and GDP.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute Physical Testing for R&D and base business projects.
• Develop and validate new Physical Testing methods.
• Estimate resources and time for experiments and monitor targets.
• Author validation protocols, reports and technical documents.
• Independently analyse data using statistical methods.
• Present lab findings to internal teams.
• Maintain GLP standards and data integrity; ensure cGMP compliance.
• Support change control activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Good communication

Physical testing knowledge

MS Office

Statistical analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science field

Tools

MiniTab

Job description

Scientist I - Physical Testing

Location - Deeside

Fully on site

Pay rate - £122.62 per day

Contract Length - 12 months

A Scientist II in the physical Testing Department supports the product development process for medical devices. Scientist II's should have good understanding of the important of physical testing in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medical devices. Scientists are responsible for conducting various tests and experiments to assess the physical properties of medical devices. Scientists will generate, document and analyse data in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Scientist II's should also be able to use their knowledge and experience to develop test methods based on recognised industry standards bespoke test methods that satisfy the requirements of our products. Scientists should be detail orientated, able to work on multiple projects and adapt to changes, with good problem-solving skills and strong communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Working within a controlled ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 laboratory quality system and in accordance with GxP procedures.
• Design, plan and execute Physical Testing in support of R&D activities and base business projects in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines.
• Development and validation of new Physical Testing methods.
• Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure targets are met.
• Author validation protocols, reports and technical documents for medical devices/pharmaceutical products.
• Independently analyse and interpret data through statistical analysis.
• Prepare and present internal presentations to present findings of the laboratory.
• Effective organisation of assigned workload; ensures integrity of all data generated and timely/accurate provision of results to GLP standards.
• Accurate recording and analysis of laboratory data in accordance with good documentation practices.
• Perform detailed laboratory investigations to determine the root cause analysis of atypical and out of specification results, apply corrective and preventative actions and author concise investigation reports.
• Assist in laboratory test method/procedural revisions.
• Ensures laboratory compliance with cGMP regulations and SOP's/TDs.
• Involvement in change control activities and associated actions.

Skills

Support laboratory daily activities such as laboratory housekeeping, equipment maintenance and calibration, solution preparation, consumable stock replenishment, shipping samples, scanning documentation, logging of samples etc.

• 1-2 years' experience in a working laboratory environment, with Medical Devices/Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Broad understanding of physical testing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with safe working in a laboratory environment. Experience in a working laboratory environment, within Medical Devices/Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred.
• Working knowledge and understanding of compliance with FDA and European regulations relating to Quality Systems (ISO13485:2016, ISO9001:2000, FDA 21 CFR part 820) and GMP Guidelines and Regulation.
• A detailed understanding of common statistical analysis and experience with MiniTab desirable.

Qualifications/Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science-related discipline, i.e., biological sciences.