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Teva Device Scientist 
United Kingdom, England 
693256563

13.08.2024

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)
A Day In The Life Of A Device Scientist

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.)

Enjoy A More Rewarding Choice
  • 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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