Physical Testing Scientist
5 days ago
Deeside
Job Title: Scientist II – Physical Testing Location: Deeside, UK (Onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months Working Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week Pay Rate: £142.32 per day (PAYE) Role Overview The Scientist II in the Physical Testing Department supports the product development process for medical devices by conducting physical testing to ensure product safety, efficacy, and quality. The role involves generating, analysing, and documenting data in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Documentation Practice (GDP). Scientist II’s are expected to apply scientific knowledge and practical laboratory experience to develop, validate, and execute physical test methods based on recognised industry standards and bespoke product requirements. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective workload management across multiple projects, adaptability to change, and excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Quality & Compliance • Operate within a controlled ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 laboratory quality system., • Ensure compliance with GxP, cGMP, SOPs and Technical Documents (TDs)., • Maintain data integrity and ensure accurate, timely reporting to GLP standards., • Design, plan and execute physical testing activities to support R&D and base business projects., • Develop and validate new physical testing methods in line with industry standards., • Estimate resource and time requirements for experiments and monitor performance to ensure targets are met., • Independently analyse and interpret test data using statistical analysis tools., • Author and technically approve validation protocols, reports, benchbooks, and technical documentation., • Accurately record laboratory data in accordance with GDP requirements., • Conduct detailed laboratory investigations into atypical or out-of-specification (OOS) results., • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)., • Support daily laboratory activities, including:, • Housekeeping, • Equipment maintenance and calibration, • Solution preparation, • Consumable stock replenishment, • Sample shipping and logging, • Document scanning and filing Authority Quality Management System Authority For Physical Testing‑related protocols, plans, reports, benchbooks and test data, the Scientist II has authority as: • Author Approver, • Technical Approver Skills & Experience Essential • 2–3 years’ experience working in a laboratory environment., • Broad understanding of physical testing techniques., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel., • Experience within the Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical industry., • Working knowledge of FDA and European quality regulations, including:, • ISO 13485:2016, • ISO 9001, • FDA 21 CFR Part 820, • Knowledge and experience of GMP guidelines and regulations., • Statistical analysis experience, with Minitab desirable. Qualifications / Education • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science-related discipline (e.g. biological sciences).