Scientist I

ConvaTec Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company in the UK is seeking a Scientist I to perform microbiological testing in their lab. Responsibilities include routine testing, writing protocols, and staff training. Ideal candidates have a degree in Microbiology or Biology and experience in a similar laboratory environment. This position offers a chance to impact product development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a working microbiology laboratory environment.
• Understanding of microbiological testing in product development.
• Good microbiological and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological tests to support product development.
• Write validation protocols and technical documents.
• Train junior staff in basic microbial techniques.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Problem-solving

Communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Microbiology, Biology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

We devise, develop, and manufacture innovative products and services that support people with deeply personal and challenging medical conditions, helping to improve care for them and giving them greater confidence, freedom, and mobility.

We are guided by our five core values, which shape the way we work every day: Improve Care, Deliver Results, Grow Together, Own It, and Do What’s Right.

At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Scientist I, and you’ll do the same.

Position Overview:

Scientist I in the microbiology laboratory at Global Testing Laboratories. Responsible for performing microbiological testing, working on a variety of life cycle management projects across the different business units. Ensures that all work performed in the microbiology lab conforms to internal procedures, reflects applicable regulations/guidelines and meets industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working within a controlled ISO13485 laboratory quality system and in accordance with GLP/GMP compliant procedures.

• Perform routine microbiological tests to support the development of new medical device products.

• Involvement in the development and validation of new microbiological assays.

• Accurate recording and analysis of laboratory data in accordance with good documentation practices.

• Write validation protocols, reports and technical documents.

• Assist in laboratory test methods/procedural revisions.

• Training of junior staff in basic microbial techniques and procedures.

• Responsible for standard laboratory routines, equipment calibration, maintenance, replenishment, etc.

• Assist with the preparation of microbiological media in accordance with documented procedures.

• Assist with routine QC testing of media in line with standard pharmacopeial practices (e.g,. growth promotion, sterility).

• Preparation and maintenance of microbial stock cultures.

• Ensure compliance with quality control and laboratory processes and procedures.

• Perform detailed laboratory investigations to determine the root cause for atypical and out-of-specification results, apply corrective and preventive actions, and report investigations concisely.

• Write COSHH and risk assessments for laboratory procedures.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a working microbiology laboratory environment.

• An understanding of the role of microbiological testing within the product development process, particularly as it applies to the development of Medical Devices/Pharmaceuticals.

• Good microbiological and problem-solving skills and demonstrates an understanding of the steps involved in initiating and completing a variety of microbiological tasks to support key R&D projects.

• Consults with senior microbiology staff with regard to priorities; schedules personal duties in order to deliver results on time and in line with departmental objectives.

• Ability to execute experiments in an accurate, effective and timely manner, reporting progress to senior microbiology staff.

• Effectively communicated both oral and written scientific and technical data to peers and managers.

• Ability to use own initiative whilst working as part of a team.

• Demonstrates an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proactive and flexible in adapting to a changing environment and able to balance multiple, competing priorities to meet objectives.

• Highly motivated, possessing excellent personal attributes as well as being a flexible team member willing to take on a wide variety of tasks.

• A practical, methodical, and flexible approach to working.

• Ability to work effectively and communicate in cross-functional teams, building co-operative working relationships.

Qualifications/Education:

• Degree qualified, ideally in Microbiology, Biology or a similar related discipline.

• Knowledge and understanding of compliance with FDA and European regulations relating to Quality Systems (ISO13485:2016, FDA 21 CFR part 820) and GMP Guidelines and Regulations is desirable.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact

Internal

Quality: to exchange information.

Research & project teams: to exchange information.

EHS: to exchange information.

External

Equipment Vendors: for qualification, calibration, and equipment repairs.

Consumable Vendors: for the purchase of laboratory consumables

Travel Requirements

Minimal (1-5 days a year)

Authority (if applicable):

Permitted to review and approve documentation within their defined responsibilities, provided they have the appropriate skill set, competence,y and training to do so.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory/Office Environment

• Working in a laboratory environment with exposure to biological agents, chemicals and reagents.

Special Factors

• Exposure to biological agents (Hazard Group 1 and 2).

Our transformation will change your career. For good. You’ll be pushed to think bigger and aim for excellence. Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll be supported to bring them to life. There’ll be challenges. But, stretch yourself and embrace the opportunities, and you could make your biggest impact yet. This is stepping outside of your comfort zone. This is work that’ll move you.

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