Medical Device Scientist - CPD Lab

Who we are

The opportunity

Teva’s Combination Product & Device (CPD) R&D team, based in Abbots Park, Runcorn, develops needle-based injection devices for delivery of Teva’s Small Molecule medications. Our broad portfolio of both generic and specialty medicines covers a variety of device technologies, Pre-Filled Syringes (PFS), pen injectors and autoinjectors, for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including anaphylaxis, migraine and diabetes.

There are three product technology clusters within CPD Abbots Park, each broadly focused (although not exclusively) on a particular subset of injection devices:

• Cartridges & Pen Injectors
• Pre-filled Syringe & Safety Systems (PFS)
• Autoinjectors (AI)

As a Medical Device Scientist, you will be responsible for providing laboratory and project support for the development of new and existing products within the Combination Products and Devices R&D Team. You will plan and perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.

How you’ll spend your day

• Planning and performing laboratory tests of new and existing products within the Combination Product and Device R&D Team
• Carry out all work activities in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory guidelines
• Sourcing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example tensile / torsional force tester, Microscopes, Balances, Optical / Probe CMM
• Recording and interpreting results to present to senior colleagues
• Using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs/tabulated results/ statistical analysis
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
• Conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks
• Creating, maintaining and developing laboratory documentation and processes

Your experience and qualifications

Do you have?

• Post-graduate degree in a Scientific or Engineering discipline with good knowledge of cGMP/GLP
• Experience working in a medical device/combination product laboratory/environment (preferred, but not essential)
• Experience using laboratory equipment with good knowledge of statistical techniques, such as t-tests, Gauge R&R etc

Are You?

• An analytical thinker with strong attention to detail
• A team player that can work cross functionally within a team
• IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office Packages

If so – we would love to hear from you!

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

• 24 days annual leave per year - with the option to buy and sell holidays each year
• Company pension – flexible employee contributions
• Competitive salary
• Employee assistance programme
• A number of health benefits including: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Income protection
• Plus many other flexible benefits via salary sacrifice: Cycle to work scheme, online and in store discounts and much more

Reports To

Team Leader, CPD Abbots Park Lab

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