Process Development Scientist Permanent

Process Development Scientist

Responsibilities:
You will gain a clear understanding of Lateral Flow Requirements and apply your knowledge to optimise manufacturing and Quality Control processes for new transfer products.

• Use a combination of practical experience, creative thinking and continuous improvement methods, to define, specify, implement, optimise and exploit both novel and established manufacturing techniques that will enable new products to be delivered on time and according to specific project objectives.
• You will execute work supporting process understanding and robustness: from optimisation of existing methods to evaluation, validation and optimisation of alternative methods, to defining critical process indicators and implementing inline quality controls, to continuous improvement and the introduction of novel techniques to further process understanding and effectiveness.
• You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, including quality control and the manufacturing function, to contribute to the development of production processes that are fit for purpose in routine manufacture.
• Be flexible and resilient to change whilst responsible for delivering operational and/or technical tasks and processes across a range of core operational activities across the product lifecycle.
• Trouble shooting and resolving technical issues with new product transfers to maintain project timelines.
• The role is based at the York site with visits to other sites as required.

General

• To always work in accordance with company standards and regulatory guidelines
• To actively meet individual, team and company aims and objectives.
• To display company core values at all times.
• To behave in a positive and professional manner.
• To demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• To be highly self-motivated and organised.
• To demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
• To provide suggestions that will contribute to the development of the Company.
• To work as part of the team and help foster good working relationships.
• To actively keep updated with the company’s products and services.
• To keep up to date with relevant industry developments.
• To adhere to the Company Health and Safety policy
• To report any unsafe conditions, equipment or practices immediately to the appropriate manager.
• To develop yourself where appropriate by attending courses, meetings, training events, workshops and seminars, in order to not only develop yourself but also the company.
• To follow all company policies and procedures.
• To conduct any other duties as requested by your Manager
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability working across disciplines and cultures, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information. Practised in the use of office applications and specialised tools for collecting, recording, processing and presenting data. Capable of working independently, drafting & executing regular plans, delivering objectives on time and in full.