Teva Device Scientist 

United Kingdom, England 

693256563

There are three product technology clusters within CPD Abbots Park, each broadly focused (although not exclusively) on a particular subset of injection devices:

• Cartridges & Pen Injectors
• Pre-filled Syringe & Safety Systems (PFS)
• Autoinjectors (AI)

You’ll be providing laboratory and project support for the development of new and existing products within the Combination Product and Device R&D Team.

This role will consist of performing and documenting laboratory work and ensuring project and shelf-life reporting milestones are achieved within agreed timescales and in compliance with cGxP, HSE and Regulatory requirements.

You’ll be supporting sample management, logistics and calibration/service of equipment within the CPD Abbots Park Laboratory, with contribution to continuous improvement of lab processes.

Key Results Areas

• Planning and performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations;

• To carry out all work activities in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory guidelines

• Sourcing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example tensile / torsional force tester, Microscopes, Balances, Optical / Probe CMM.

• Recording and interpreting results to present to senior colleagues;

• Using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs/tabulated results/ statistical analysis.

• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability;

• Conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research;

• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

• Creating, maintaining and developing laboratory documentation and processes.

• Supporting multiple projects across various device platforms.

• Experience in Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Industry laboratory environment or other regulated industry.

  • Degree qualified in a relevant discipline would be desirable but by no means essential

• Ability to analyse and interpret data, compile reports and summarise the conclusion of results.

• Knowledge of cGMP/GLP

• Experience/Knowledge of laboratory equipment management/calibration requirements

• Knowledge of Statistical Techniques, such as t-tests, Gauge R&R, etc

• Attention to detail

• The ability to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.

• Experience in leading and driving a task / package of work to completion

• An adaptable approach with high work standards and attention to detail.

• Good communication skills with the want to work as part of the wider team.

• Experience in the use of the Microsoft® Office® software package (e.g. Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, etc.)

• 25 paid holidays per year with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave each year

• Private healthcare scheme through Bupa

• A formal training and development programme specific to your role and department

• Company pension – flexible employee and employer contributions

• Competitive salary

• Employee assistance programme

• A number of health benefits including: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Income protection

• Plus many other flexible benefits via salary sacrifice: Cycle to work scheme, online and in store discounts and much more

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