Scientist 2 - Physical Testing

Carbon 60
Deeside, Clwyd, United Kingdom
Last week
£141 – £142 pd

Salary

£141 – £142 pd

Posted
9 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Job Title: Scientist II - Physical Testing

Location: Deeside, UK (Onsite)

Contract Length: 12 Months

Working Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: £142.32 per day (PAYE)

Role Overview

The Scientist II in the Physical Testing Department supports the product development process for medical devices by conducting physical testing to ensure product safety, efficacy, and quality. The role involves generating, analysing, and documenting data in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

Scientist II's are expected to apply scientific knowledge and practical laboratory experience to develop, validate, and execute physical test methods based on recognised industry standards and bespoke product requirements. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective workload management across multiple projects, adaptability to change, and excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

Operate within a controlled ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 laboratory quality system.

Ensure compliance with GxP, cGMP, SOPs and Technical Documents (TDs).

Maintain data integrity and ensure accurate, timely reporting to GLP standards.

Participate in change control activities and associated actions.Physical Testing & Method Development

Design, plan and execute physical testing activities to support R&D and base business projects.

Develop and validate new physical testing methods in line with industry standards.

Estimate resource and time requirements for experiments and monitor performance to ensure targets are met.

Assist with laboratory test method and procedural revisions.Data Analysis & Documentation

Independently analyse and interpret test data using statistical analysis tools.

Author and technically approve validation protocols, reports, benchbooks, and technical documentation.

Accurately record laboratory data in accordance with GDP requirements.

Prepare and deliver internal presentations to communicate laboratory findings.Investigations & Continuous Improvement

Conduct detailed laboratory investigations into atypical or out-of-specification (OOS) results.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).

Author clear, concise investigation reports.Laboratory Operations Support

Support daily laboratory activities, including:

Housekeeping

Equipment maintenance and calibration

Solution preparation

Consumable stock replenishment

Sample shipping and logging

Document scanning and filing

Authority

Quality Management System Authority

For Physical Testing‑related protocols, plans, reports, benchbooks and test data, the Scientist II has authority as:

Author Approver

Technical Approver

Skills & Experience

Essential

2-3 years' experience working in a laboratory environment.

Broad understanding of physical testing techniques.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Understanding of safe working practices in a laboratory environment.Desirable

Experience within the Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical industry.

Working knowledge of FDA and European quality regulations, including:

ISO 13485:2016

ISO 9001

FDA 21 CFR Part 820

Knowledge and experience of GMP guidelines and regulations.

Statistical analysis experience, with Minitab desirable.

Qualifications / Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science-related discipline (e.g. biological sciences).

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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