Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Research and Development Scientist and you’ll do the same.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Contribute to the research and development of medical technologies and devices aimed at improving patient outcomes. The primary focus is to support the Dressing Technology Development team in executing concept development, testing and data analysis of medical devices ensuring they meet high standards of quality. This role involves working on a diverse range of design concepts.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work independently and as part of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Logical thinking skills: demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret data gathered from a variety of sources.
• Proactive and flexible in adapting to a changing environment and able to balance multiple, competing priorities to meet objectives.
• Ability to work safely and competently in an R&D laboratory to produce accurate, precise, and valid test data.
• Scientific capability to understand technical requirements of R&D work and learn new methodologies across a number of scientific disciplines.
• Ability to comply with GLP/GMP and GDP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or a related field.
• Strong interest in wound healing, infection and medical technology

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position may involve travel up to 25% of the time, mostly within Europe but overseas travel is expected. Most trips will include overnight travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the design, development and testing of new medical devices.
• Conduct laboratory experiments for research and development of new concepts and existing products.
• Perform research to provide a foundation of knowledge and apply this to improve experimental design and methodologies.
• Develop prototypes and new test methods to assess opportunities.
• Collect, record and analyse laboratory data accurately, using appropriate tools, software and statistical methods to interpret results and draw conclusions.
• Maintain clear and organized records of experimental procedures, results and observations.
• Present findings to the team and wider colleagues.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute new ideas for product development.
• Contribute to the calibration and maintenance of the lab equipment ensuring compliance.
• Work within a controlled ISO13485 & ISO19001 laboratory quality system and in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)/ Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Follow and adhere to all the EHS policies and principles.

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS & PURPOSE OF CONTACT

• AWC Development Team (Internal) for day to day working, team meetings and training.
• Scientific and Technical Labs (Internal) to design and schedule testing