R&D Scientist II

3 days ago

Oxford England United Kingdom Rhian_Convatec Full time

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 Convatec Group.

Change is everywhere at Convatec. It’s transforming our business, and helping us improve millions of lives. And we’re nowhere near finished. Across every part of our business, we’re pushing for better. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a R&D Scientist II and you’ll do the same.

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated proactive individual to join the CTEC Oxford team in primarily a lab-based Development Analyst role carrying out Research and Development and implementation of in-house analytical methods; you will have experience with several lab systems including HPLC, UV-Vis, fluorimetry and FTIR. This lab-based role will focus on the various in-house chemistries, including, but not limited to acidified nitrite and nitric-oxide centric analysis. You will be knowledgeable in Method Development and Validation of Assays, as well as, drafting SOPs, Reports, Test Methods, Study Plans and Technical Documents. Proficiency in metrology and asset management and/or SIFT-Mass Spectrometry would be a distinct advantage (include equipment purchase cycles, calibrations, servicing IQOQ, PM/PQ).

This role is based in our new offices/laboratory based in Milton Park, Abingdon.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out GxP analytical test method as outlined in Technical Documents or Protocols.
  • Responsible for Research, Method Development and trouble-shooting lab systems including, HPLC, UV-Vis, fluorimetry, Dynamic Wound Models and FT-IR.
  • Oversee training new lab members.
  • You will draft and review Protocols, Working Instructions, Technical Documents, Technical Reports and SOPs.
  • Adept at asset management and equipment purchase.
  • You will use your eQMS experience to carry out lab work in a GxP regulatory environment.
  • Carry out data interpretation, data processing and generating graphical outputs.

Skills & Experience:

  • 3 to 5+ years knowledge and successful hands-on experience in developing disparate analytical methodologies.
  • Must possess independent problem-solving and trouble shooting skills.
  • The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Expertise in metrology/ asset management.
  • Knowledge of SIFT-Mass Spectrometry would be an advantage.
  • Help to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the lab.
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask projects and collaborate effectively with other team members.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proven ability for original thinking.
  • Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Qualifications/Education:

  • MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry.

Travel Requirements:

No travel is associated with this role. Occasional visits to the R&D site at GDC, North Wales may be required.

Languages:

  • Speaking: Yes English
  • Writing/Reading: Yes English

Working Conditions:

This is a lab-based role where you will work in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents and solvents, electronic equipment, some manual handling.

Special Factors:

This a full-time on-site role with no remote working.

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