MDR Scientist

MDR Scientist - Blackpool

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 Role:

J&J are looking for a MDR Scientist to join their existing team in Blackpool to support and deliver shelf-life programmes for MDR (Medical Device Regulations) product registration updates. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write technical justifications for MDR stability programme
• 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 coordination
• Support execution of annual stability programme.
• Co-ordinate own week to week workload in line with your project plans and departmental priorities and overall business framework. Collate resource hours.
• Adhere to the Change Control and Design Control requirements

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

Professional Experience Required:

• Knowledge and experience of working in product stability for medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries (Medical device experience not essential!)
• Good technical writing skills with attention to detail
• Good personal and business communication skills
• Scientific knowledge and experience

Education Requirements: 

• Degree qualified – ideally science
• Alternative experience and diplomas will be considered if relevant

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience and knowledge of medical device stability requirements is essential
• Previous experience in medical device or related regulated industry essential
• Previous experience of leading small projects
• Good communication skills
• Ability to energize others and promote team work
• Manage your own time and workload
• Excellent organisational skills

In Return:

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

Please Note: Applications for this role will close next week so be quick!