Formulation Technologist/Technologist - Blackpool - Graduate role!

Formulation Technologist/Technologist - Blackpool

Graduate role - Lab based!

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

The Project:

To perform a wide variety of testing, formulation and technical investigation work using well developed technical skills and a rigorous scientific approach, thereby supporting DePuy CMW’s core products and contributing to profitable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To contribute to cross functional projects encompassing product design changes, compliance and vigilance investigations, stability studies or other relevant subjects.
• To perform a variety of laboratory testing including analytical, formulation, and mechanical-based methodologies. 
• To generate high quality written work including maintaining an up to date lab book, writing protocols and reports, and managing raw data (recording, referencing and storing).
• To report the outcomes of all testing using appropriate formats and proactively present these to project leaders and managers along with scientific interpretations and recommendations for follow up work.
• To maintain the highest technical standards in laboratory areas, treating equipment with respect and ensuring maintenance, calibration, validation, HS&E and general housekeeping are maintained at all times.
• To proactively identify, develop and validate new methods and equipment as required for project delivery and core business improvement.
• To manage personal workload and assist the wider group in managing conflicts and bottlenecks.  
• To coordinate external suppliers and partners and to develop commercial and technical support.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of the orthopaedic landscape and keep up to date with industry news and trends.
• To be responsible for compliance of lab books, raw data and reports in accordance with all relevant procedures.
• To follow the Project Control and Design Control processes (applicable to both current and legacy products).
• To implement and adhere to all local, corporate and industry procedures relating to product development.  For example risk management, FMEA, HS&E, COSHH/Chemical handling, regulatory, and quality.
• To follow and promote company HS&E and quality standards to enable the site to achieve and maintain excellent results.
• To carry out such further tasks that may be delegated to me by my immediate manager.
• To possess intimate hands-on knowledge of core business products including orthopaedic bone cements, drug-device combination products and bone substitutes testing and training.  To maintain a high degree of laboratory presence to apply strong technical guidance and expertise.
• To develop a basic understanding of orthopaedic surgery/surgical techniques relating to the company’s products and marketing materials.
• To create project plans for assigned technical work programs and proactively to communicate these milestones and lead-times to the project leaders and managers.

Technical Skills Required:

• Use of Microsoft office tools for communication and reporting
• To have the special aptitude for problem solving together with analytical skills.
• To have numerical reasoning, and verbal reasoning abilities
• Working knowledge of Design Controls procedures

Desirable Technical Skills:

• Greenbelt/Blackbelt in Process excellence/Experimental design
• Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies 

Professional Experience Required:

• Essential to demonstrate technical skills acquired in a relevant scientific role 
• Desirable you have knowledge of the medical device or closely related healthcare etc industry
• Desirable to have experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Application of Lean management techniques would be highly advantageous

Education Requirements: 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Formulation, Bioscience, Polymer Science or related subject.

Other Requirements:

• Positive attitude        
• Mature and persuasive        
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex issues
• Sets high standards  
• Accepting of change
• Good communication skills

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive hourly rate. A minimum 6 month contract & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson. 

Please Note: This role is INSIDE IR35. Pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid (PAYE or Umbrella options) 

If you are interested in this role please apply now, or for more information contact Tabitha.Crabtree@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Please Note: Applications for this role will close End of the day Monday so be quick!