Job Title - Device Development Scientist

Location - Cambridge

Contract - 12 months

Pay - £19.49 - £24.94 per hour

SRG are working with a global leading pharmaceutical company that are seeking a Device Development Associate Scientist to join their busy team.

Key responsibilities:

Carries out hands-on testing of devices to generate data on the selected parameters, in accordance with the agreed protocols and methods. The testing will often involve the use of specialist techniques related to the specific drug delivery device.
Responsible for a wide variety of laboratory tasks including developing test methods, experimental plans and trouble-shooting as needed.
Operating laboratory equipment according to SOPs, Manuals, Methods and Risk assessments etc
Responsible for a wide variety of ISO 13485 related laboratory tasks including change control, instrument managing instrument compliance, inventory control and trouble-shooting as needed.
Carries out visual inspection of devices returned from clinical studies in accordance with agreed protocols and methods.
Responsible for wide variety of tasks including aseptic techniques within filling of primary container closures and clinical setting.
Ensures familiarity with all appropriate documentation (SOPs, instruction manuals, risk assessments, etc.) so that all appropriate experimental/manufacturing related activities are conducted in accordance with approved safe working practices (ensuring use of PPE where appropriate) and GMP/GLP procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

Degree in in relevant Science or bioengineering subject
Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment
Desirable Attributes
Previous experience of working with device control system life cycle and device testing.
Experience of working in teams in the development or trouble shooting of drug delivery devices, analytical methodology or manufacturing processes by means of designed experiments and logical problem solving.
Experience of mechanical engineering equipment and methodology.
Understanding of GLP/GMP and laboratory safety.
Has received full Hep B vaccination

Desirable Qualifications:

Familiar with Medical device or Pharmaceutical industry.
Trained in GLP/GMP or ISO 13485 and laboratory safety
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