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. Group revenues in 2022 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.
Job Summary
The Scientist I will play a key supporting role working within Convatec's S&T Laboratories CoE Physical Testing team which is part of the wider Technology and Innovation group. The role will support the New Product Development to design, plan and execute physical testing for a variety of projects within Convatec.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Working within a controlled ISO13485 and ISO9001 Laboratory quality system and in accordance with GLP/GMP procedures.
Design, plan and execute Physical testing in support of R&D and SEG activities and base business projects in accordance with applicable and procedures and guidelines.
Involvement in the development and validation of new physical testing methods.
Effective organization 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 of atypical and out of specification results, apply corrective and preventative actions and author concise investigation reports.
Author validation protocols, reports and technical documents for medical Devices/ Pharmaceutical products
Assist in laboratory test method/procedural revisions.
Responsible for standard laboratory routines, equipment calibration, maintenance replenishment etc.
Ensures lab compliance with applicable cGMP regulations and SOPs/TD’s.
Involvement in change control activities and associated actions.
About You
You will hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science related discipline.
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.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
A detailed understanding of common statistical analysis and experience with MiniTab desirable.
Working Conditions
Working in a laboratory environment with exposure to biological agents, chemicals and reagents.
Competent in the disposal of chemicals and reagents in accordance with site and environmental procedures – Training will be provided.
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