Metrology R&D Scientist II

Metrology R&D Scientist II

Start date asap

Contract duration: 18 months

Maternity cover

Location: Oxfordshire - Fully on site

PAYE rate: £153.85pd

Umbrella rate: £208.47pd

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:Our client 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. Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).

Job Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated proactive individual to join the CTEC Oxford team in primarily a metrology role, including but not limited to, equipment purchase (URS, validation Plan), install (IQ/OQ), validation (CSV) and overseeing servicing/calibration cycles (PM/PQ). You will have extensive experience working in a GxP environment and use of a QMS.

You will also have an ancillary lab-based analyst role carrying out Research and Development and implementation of in-house analytical methods. You will also be adept in 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).

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

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all equipment management/metrology for the CTEC Oxford department. Follow processes for equipment purchase and installation. Organise servicing of systems - including obtaining quotes and overseeing vendor visits. 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. 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.

About You

3 to 5+ years knowledge of metrology 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. 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:

Preferably a MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry (other subject areas will be considered).

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

The lab-based component of this work will work in a lab-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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