Scientist I - 1 year contract

About Convatec

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 more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 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 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

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.

Position Overview:

To perform physical and analytical stability testing on existing and new medical devices and skin care products according to pre-determined stability study protocols, SOPs, OCIs and TDs in support of product shelf-life and product labelling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing, documenting, interpreting, and reporting laboratory data for stability studies to GMP/GLP standards.
• Perform maintenance, calibration, documentation and updating quality records for Stability equipment.
• Maintain compliance to ISO13485 & ISO9001 standards in accordance with GLP/GMP compliant procedures.
• Provide technical knowledge to some stability studies with support from Senior Scientist.
• Experience with a wide range of analytical equipment such as balances and pipettes through to HPLC and ICP MS.
• Performs Lab/OOS investigations with some supervision incorporating problem-solving and troubleshooting for future improvements.
• Responsible for ordering of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents and equipment when required.
• Assist with the drafting of stability documentation such as protocols and reports.
• Ensure the Stability labs are maintained as a safe working environment, raising near misses where needed.
• Support planned and ad-hoc stability sample set-downs, pull requests and support laboratory tasks as and when required.
• Collation of stability data, including physical data retrieval, for stability/technical reports.
• Assist in the storage and retrieval of stability samples.
• Liaise with external vendors via telephone and when on site and arrange maintenance, service, and calibration contracts.
• Support the organisation of new and existing studies including sample retrieval.
• Support appropriate accelerated and real-time aging programmes that are suitable for the study in concept.
• Actively generate improvement ideas (Lean/6S) for the Stability laboratories and suite.
• Identify improvements to current stability processes.

Skills & Experience:

• Basic experience in the utilisation of computerised systems to manage data and information.
• Ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload.
• Competent in following and adhering to pre-determined stability study protocols, SOPs, OCIs and TDs.
• An active team player disciplined in adhering to group objectives including taking an active role in team collaborative activities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office - specifically Word and Excel.
• Understanding of compliance with FDA and European Regulations (ICH), Quality Systems and GMP Guidelines.
• Proactive and positive mindset with an attitude that is open to change to embrace new ways of working and improvements.
• Competent in the disposal of chemicals, reagents and solvents in accordance to site and environmental procedures.

Qualifications/Education:

• B.Sc. or equivalent in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology).

Working Conditions

• Working in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and solvents.
• Working with various storage chambers (freezer, fridge, incubators etc.) for sample retrieval and deposit.
• Good working knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety Practices.
• Use of VDU equipment.

Special Factors

• Flexibility of task management and working laboratory environment is essential due to continually changing priorities.

Ready to join us?

At Convatec we're pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you're ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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