Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Scientist

Location: Blackpool

Duration: 12 months (opportunity for a contract extension)

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8am-4:30pm; Fri: 8am-1pm (37 hours per week)

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate (PAYE and Umbrella options available)

Imagine your next project as Laboratory Scientist. This role is to support and deliver Annual Stability Programme. To define and deliver priority manufacturing, packaging and laboratory based technical projects from initiation through to delivery. In line with the company project portfolio and strategy.

roles and responsibilities

• Management of Annual Stability Programme including sourcing samples, initiation of

  trials and completing all testing to required deadlines.

• Write technical protocols and reports for shelf-life aging studies.

• Manage set-up of stability trials in collaboration with relevant departments.

• Manage samples for studies and testing.

• Support re-validation of stability environmental chambers through documentation and

  co-ordination.

• Support testing for Engineering Projects and Lab based projects.

• Co-ordinate own week to week workload in line with your project plans and

  departmental priorities and overall business framework.

• Adhere to the change control and design control requirements.

• Lead small scale Engineering projects.

• Conduct Laboratory investigations and complete quality actions to agreed timeframes.

Quality and Compliance Related Responsibilities

• Ensures that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws

  governing business and quality operations.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, national, international and company

  regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

how to succeed

• Degree qualified - ideally science

• Alternative experience and diplomas will be considered if relevant

• Previous experience and knowledge of medical device stability requirements

• Previous experience in medical device or related regulated industry essential

• Previous experience of leading small projects

• Scientific background

• Strong technical writing skills for detailed studies, reports and technical justification

• To have the ability of numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning and to be PC literate

• Good communication skills

• Ability to energize others and promote team work

• Manage your own time and workload

• Excellent organisational skills

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

DePuy Synthes is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes. 

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-GB/companies/depuy-synthes

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE & Umbrella options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: sara.marsalo@randstadsourceright.co.uk (please note we do not accept applications via email)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.