Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec 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. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Scientist I - Laboratory Services and you’ll do the same. **Position Overview:** To perform analytical testing on existing and new medical devices, skin care products and raw materials according to pre-determined protocols, SOPs, OCIs and TDs in support of product claims. To support business units in the method design, development, and validation of new analytical test methods upon request. **Key Responsibilities:** + Maintain compliance to ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards in accordance with GLP/GMP compliant procedures. + Analysing, documenting, interpreting, and reporting laboratory data to GMP/GLP standards. + Collation and reporting of laboratory data in technical reports. + Assist with the drafting of new analytical methods for new products and/or techniques. + Maintenance, calibration, documentation and updating quality records for the Analytical Laboratory. + Support planned and ad-hoc analytical testing/test method development and support laboratory tasks as and when required. + Perform laboratory/OOS investigations with some supervision incorporating problem-solving and troubleshooting for future improvements. + Ensure the Analytical labs are maintained as a safe working environment, raising near misses where needed. + Experience with a wide range of analytical equipment such as balances and pipettes through to HPLC and ICP-MS. + Use of basic (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, etc.) and advanced (e.g., Waters Empower, ChemStation, Masshunter, Minitab etc.) software packages for ordering goods, data collection, analysis, statistical manipulation etc. + Responsible for the ordering of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents and equipment when required. + Act as support for other R&D groups with laboratory testing where required. + Liaise with external vendors via telephone and when on-site including arranging of service contracts as well as the maintenance, servicing, and calibration of equipment. + Actively execute improvement ideas (Lean/6S) for the Analytical Laboratory and other owned areas. + Support improvements to current Analytical processes including updates to current test and operating procedures. **Skills & Experience:** + Preferably 1-2 years’ experience working in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical Industry within an R&D/product development role. + Good working knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety Practices. + Competent in basic and some advanced chemistry and laboratory techniques. + Competent in following and adhering to SOPs, OCIs and TDs. + A drive to understand the process of executing method validation for new products and raw materials. + Basic experience in the utilisation of computerised systems to manage data and information. + Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office - specifically Word and Excel. + Understanding of compliance with FDA and European Regulations (ICH), Quality Systems and GMP Guidelines. + Disciplined in adhering to group objectives including taking an active role in team collaborative activities. **Qualifications/Education:** B.Sc. or equivalent in a scientific discipline – analytical chemistry desirable. **Dimensions:** **Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact** + Scientists/Senior Scientists + Team Leaders + Analytical Laboratory Manager **Travel Requirements** This role does not require any travel. However, there may be opportunities to attend external training courses which may involve day time return travel or an overnight stay. **Working Conditions** + Working in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and solvents. + Competent in the disposal of chemicals, reagents, and solvents in accordance with site and environmental procedures. + Ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload including the ability to balance multiple, competing priorities to meet objectives. + Use of VDU equipment. **Special Factors** Flexibility of task management and working laboratory environment is essential due to changes in business priorities and product launches. Our transformation will change your career. For good. You’ll be pushed to think bigger and aim for excellence. Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll be supported to bring them to life. There’ll be challenges. But, stretch yourself and embrace the opportunities, and you could make your biggest impact yet. This is stepping outside of your comfort zone. This is work that’ll **move** you. \#LI-GM1 \#LI-Onsite **Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec** A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address. If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at careers@Convatec.com . **Equal opportunities** Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. 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