What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Scientist position at Waters Corporation?
Overview
An exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team responsible for the R&D of IVD products. The team is responsible for a diverse range of activities including analytical development, product development, verification and validation and on-market support.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Perform and plan design verification and analytical validation studies in the laboratory for In Vitro Diagnostics products.
- Develop, test and refine prototype products.
- Generate test protocols, review and analyze results, and generate V&V reports per current applicable technical guidelines and the quality management system requirements.
- Plan day to day activities, ensure sufficient supplies of materials to carry out tasks etc and organise all proficiency testing within the laboratory.
- Carry out work in accordance with defined processes and laboratory procedures.
- Ensure that all work is compliant within the existing quality processes.
- Perform investigative work as required by the organization to support reagent kits
- Maintain detailed experimental records.
- Create and revise laboratory SOPs as required
- Travel to other sites/ countries for the transfer of knowledge etc.
In return you will receive:
- Learning and development opportunities to further your career.
- Competitive salary
- Private health insurance
- Life and long term disability insurance
- Company pension contributions
- EAP program
Qualifications
- Proven experience of working in a laboratory with analytical equipment such as HPLC or UPLC. Practical experience of LC/MS/MS would be an advantage.
- Ability to operate under a Quality System and knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Experience working in an R&D environment (pharmaceutical or medical device) would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures including gravimetric and volumetric preparations.
- Microsoft excel training or substantial experience utilizing excel is required. Ability to use Macros is desirable.
Experience Desired:
- Product development and design experience- Experience working in an R&D environment (pharmaceutical or medical device) or a Clinical laboratory would be advantageous.
- Understanding of the requirements of quality management systems- ISO13485 & 21CFR820
- Knowledge of Non Conformance, Change Control and CAPA systems #LI-CB1
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
