Junior Formulation Technologist

To perform a wide variety of testing, formulation and technical investigation work using well developed technical skills and a rigorous scientific approach, thereby supporting DePuy CMW's core products and contributing to profitable growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To contribute to cross functional projects encompassing product design changes, compliance and vigilance investigations, stability studies or other relevant subjects.
• To perform a variety of laboratory testing including analytical, formulation, and mechanical-based methodologies.
• To generate high quality written work including maintaining an up to date lab book, writing protocols and reports, and managing raw data (recording, referencing and storing).
• To report the outcomes of all testing using appropriate formats and proactively present these to project leaders and managers along with scientific interpretations and recommendations for follow up work.
• To maintain the highest technical standards in laboratory areas, treating equipment with respect and ensuring maintenance, calibration, validation, HS&E and general housekeeping are maintained at all times.
• To proactively identify, develop and validate new methods and equipment as required for project delivery and core business improvement.
• To possess intimate hands-on knowledge of core business products including orthopaedic bone cements, drug-device combination products and bone substitutes testing and training.
• To maintain a high degree of laboratory presence to apply strong technical guidance and expertise.
• To develop a basic understanding of orthopaedic surgery/surgical techniques relating to the company's products and marketing materials.
• To create project plans for assigned technical work programs and proactively to communicate these milestones and lead-times to the project leaders and managers
• To implement and adhere to all local, corporate and industry procedures relating to product development. For example risk management, FMEA, HS&E, COSHH/Chemical handling, regulatory, quality.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Formulation, Bioscience, Polymer Science or related subject.

Experience

• Demonstrate technical skills acquired in a relevant scientific role
• Knowledge of the medical device or closely related healthcare etc industry
• Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Application of Lean management techniques would be highly advantageous