Scientist I - Analytical Teting

Reponsible for conducting and/or managing scientific research or quality testing performed in a laboartory environment including:

• Setting up, configuring, checking safety, installing, and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Planning, designing, conducting or following procedures within laboratory experiments to test the physical and/or chemical specifications of various substances, materials, and products to inform scientific research
• Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure these targets are met
• Collecting, preparing, and testing samples and recording observations
• Compiling research data and reporting results including with recommendations, applications, and conclusions
• Ensuring experiments and analyses are conducted within budgets and according to established scientific standards
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending investments in technology, equipment, systems, or other assets that will enhance the laboratory’s performance

Convatec has announced a major milestone in our R&D journey and commitment to our vision of pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. We have unveiled plans to relocate the majority of our UK-based research and development (R&D) activities from Deeside to Manchester from late 2027/early 2028, alongside a significant expansion of our facilities in Boston.

An exciting future in Manchester The new, planned Manchester facility has the potential to be a major R&D hub in our global network which will initially function as the company’s global testing laboratories, with cutting‑edge analytical R&D capabilities including quality control and materials, regulatory functions, and health innovation, positioning Convatec at the forefront of medical technology development. Our new state‑of‑the‑art facilities will also strengthen our collaboration with Manchester’s vibrant life sciences ecosystem, which includes leading universities, hospitals, and research institutions

To perform analytical testing on existing and new medical devices, skin care products and raw materials according to pre‑determined protocols, SOPs, OCIs and TDs in support of product claims.

To support business units in the method design, development, and validation of new analytical test methods upon request.

• Maintain compliance to ISO
  13485 and ISO
  9001 standards in accordance with GLP/GMP compliant procedures.
• Analysing, documenting, interpreting, and reporting laboratory data to GMP/GLP standards.
• Collation and reporting of laboratory data in technical reports.
• Assist with the drafting of new analytical methods for new products and/or techniques.
• Maintenance, calibration, documentation and updating quality records for the Analytical Laboratory.
• Support planned and ad‑hoc analytical testing/test method development and support laboratory tasks as and when required.
• Perform laboratory/OOS investigations with some supervision incorporating problem‑solving and troubleshooting for future improvements.
• Ensure the Analytical labs are maintained as a safe working environment, raising near misses where needed.
• Experience with a wide range of analytical equipment such as balances and pipettes through to HPLC and ICP-MS.
• Use of basic (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, etc.) and advanced (e.g., Waters Empower, Chem Station, Mass hunter, Minitab etc.) software packages for ordering goods, data collection, analysis, statistical manipulation etc.
• Responsible for the ordering of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents and equipment when required.
• Act as support for other R&D groups with laboratory testing where required.
• Liaise with external vendors via telephone and when on‑site including arranging of service contracts as well as the maintenance, servicing, and calibration of equipment.
• Actively execute improvement ideas (Lean/6S) for the Analytical Laboratory and other owned areas.
• Support improvements to current Analytical processes including updates to current test and operating procedures.

• Preferably 1-2 years’ experience working in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical Industry within an R&D/product development role.
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