Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Laboratory Analyst 2 will work within a team, which takes responsibility for all aspects of the QA testing ( including development, stability, complaints and regulatory compliance) of Medical Products and Devices so contributing to the smooth running of the business to ensure standards of customer care are maintained . The team is responsible for maintaining analytical methods and procedures which control the quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
What will you be doing?
- Ensure high standards of Occupational Health & Safety in line with company policies and procedures
- Deputise for the Laboratory Supervisor when required, maintaining laboratory service levels
- Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using approved methods and protocols
- Conduct analytical testing using techniques such as ICP, GC, IR, UV-Vis, TOC, and other chemical methods
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Review, interpret, approve, and report test data, ensuring compliance with specifications and trends
- Support investigations of out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results
- Provide technical expertise on testing methodologies and assess the impact of potential failures
- Prioritise workload effectively to meet agreed lead times and deadlines
- Assist in managing the QA Stability System and ensure compliance with stability protocols
- Lead method validation, equipment validation, and change control activities within the laboratory
- Ensure all equipment is available, calibrated, and compliant with laboratory schedules and systems
- Train and mentor laboratory analysts to ensure consistent, compliant ways of working
- Ensure all laboratory activities follow safety requirements and risk assessment controls
- Own, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, and test methods in line with document control requirements
- Produce technical and scientific reports for complex and non-standard laboratory work
- Manage workload effectively within defined timelines
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
- Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies
What will you need to be succesful?
- At least 3 years’ experience within QA, usually with a BTEC or equivalent in science.
- A science-based degree
- The ability to analyse data, identify trends and apply root cause and continuous improvement methodologies to drive meaningful change.
- Communication and engagement skills.
You. Unlimited.
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Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.
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