RD Scientist II
RD Scientist II
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Job Description
Our solutions provide a range of benefits from infection prevention and protection of atrisk skin to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatecs revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).
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Change is everywhere at Convatec. Its transforming our business and helping us improve millions of lives. And were nowhere near finished. Across every part of our business were pushing for better. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a R&D Scientist II and youll do the same.
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a selfmotivated proactive individual to join the CTEC Oxford team in primarily a labbased Development Analyst role carrying out Research and Development and implementation of inhouse analytical methods; you will have experience with several lab systems including HPLC UVVis fluorimetry and FTIR. This labbased role will focus on the various inhouse chemistries including but not limited to acidified nitrite and nitricoxide 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 SIFTMass 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 troubleshooting lab systems including hplc UVVis fluorimetry Dynamic Wound Models and FTIR.
- 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. . In addition your ancillary
- Carry out data interpretation data processing and generating graphical outputs.
Skills & Experience:
- 3 to 5 years knowledge and successful handson experience in developing disparate analytical methodologies.
- Must possess independent problemsolving and trouble shooting skills.
- The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
- Excellent organisational and timemanagement skills.
- Expertise in metrology/ asset management.
- Knowledge of SIFTMass Spectrometry would be an advantage.
- Help to ensure smooth daytoday 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 labbased 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 fulltime onsite role with no remote working.
Our transformation will change your career. For good.
Youll bepushed to think bigger and aim for excellence. Your ideas will beheard and youll be supported to bring them to life.
Therell bechallenges. But stretch yourself and embrace the opportunities andyou could make your biggest impact yet.
This is stepping outside of your comfort zone.
This is work thatll move you.
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Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race religion creed color national origin nationality citizenship ancestry sex age marital status physical or mental disability affectional or sexual orientation gender identity military or veteran status genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
