Research and Development Scientist in Charcott - CV-Library

Research and Development Scientist in Charcott - CV-Library

Research and Development Scientist in Charcott - CV-Library

Job Overview

Location
Charcott, England
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000 Per Year
Date Posted
14 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
98973272
Job Views
8

Job Description

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

To carry out research and development of potential new products and improvements to existing products. To provide product information to sales and to customers. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, the jobholder is required to perform other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carrying out feasibility assessments on projects.

2. Developing new products.

3. Developing improvements to existing products.

4. Troubleshooting production problems.

5. Testing products compared with competitor products. (Mechanical Properties testing)

6. Assist in controlling company research projects carried out in external institutions.

7. Writing of R&D reports for external auditors.

8. Small scale organic synthesis of novel materials for product development.

9. Stability and accelerated aging testing of products.

10. Assist in the writing of design files for new or improved products.

11. Attendance of trade shows, lecture series and training courses.

12. Assessment of the marketplace and products competitive to the company’s potential new products. Be aware of changes in market features relevant to new products or product improvement.

13. Assist in the production of technical literature and exposition of products to specialist audiences.

14. Purchasing laboratory equipment, supplies and services in accordance with approved budgets and as authorised by the Research & Technology Manager.

15. Working in a safe, orderly manner with regard for the safety of others and in accordance with company health and safety policy and procedures.

16. Working in accordance with Procedures Manual and general company procedures and Work Instructions.

17. Helping to maintain the laboratory in a clean and tidy condition. Operation of and care and maintenance of laboratory equipment in a clean, serviceable condition.

18. Informing the RTM of any ideas for potential improvement in safety, training, procedures, products, etc.

AUTHORITY

1. To approve and despatch research samples for in-vitro evaluation.

2. To issue technical reports for internal use.

3. To request production personnel to produce development batches required by an agreed programme.

REQUIERED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Chemistry or Chemical material science or Dental material science background in higher education

2. Basic knowledge of the Medical Device Directive and Medical Device Regulations will be helpful.

3. Prior experience of maintaining / managing medical device files will be helpful.

4. Basic knowledge of dealing with notified bodies and competent authorities will be helpful.

Benefits

* Salary depending upon experience.

* Annual bonus.

* 24 days holiday + all public holidays.

* Cash Plan (Medicash).

* Pension Scheme

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