Our client based in Bray are seeking a Product Development Scientist, the recruiter would be delighted to furnish further details to interested candidates.
Job Title
Product Development Scientist, Haemostasis
Reports to
Head of R&D, Haemostasis
Purpose of job
Provide technical product support for Haemostasis Quality Control and Manufacturing for D-Dimer reagent groups as well as new product development activities support for same the product group. This position will entail a high degree of autonomy, continual employee development and initiative.
Essential responsibilities
Work with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Customer Service, and identify key attributes, and performance aspect opportunities for product and process improvements.
Analyze data from various departments to make formal recommendations.
Plan and execute scientific studies or experiments to support product release using advanced design of experiment techniques.
Plan and execute new product development activities to support/lead the introduction of new improved products to the market place.
Coordinate and lead root cause investigations in a technical forum.
Cooperate with other functional areas and groups within the company, leading by example.
Serve on ad hoc committees, such as Safety or Compliance, as needed.
Qualifications
A chemical/biochemical/biomedical engineering degree or an advanced life science degree to M.Sc or PhD level (or equivalent experience), with extensive experience in biological sciences.
Demonstrated competence in common and complex biochemical techniques and basic statistical concepts.
A minimum of 4-5 years practical experience in an IVD industrial capacity such as R&D, Production/Manufacturing, or Manufacturing Support.
Experience in the following would be advantageous: 6 Sigma Black or green belts, DOE training, Root Cause Investigational training, knowledge of regulatory guidelines in IVD, new product development following Design Control approaches.
Skills and Behaviours
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, (both written and verbal), excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and be team focused.
He/She will have a willingness and ability to collaborate with and influence other groups in a positive, team‑based environment.
The successful applicant’s professional characteristics will include initiative, ingenuity, creativity, resourcefulness, and perseverance.
He/She will have excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
He/She will have the ability to design, execute, analyze, and interpret experimental work.
He/She will pay attention to detail and work with a sense of urgency and have the ability to be impartial and objective.
He/She will be an active learner and developer of self and others with excellent organisational skills.
He/She will identify with the company’s philosophy of being Best in Class
Wicklow Recruitment Ltd. 58 Main Street, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow.
Wicklow Recruitment Ltd.