Scientist 2 - Lab Services in Deeside

Location: Deeside, UK

Contract Type: Contract (5 Months)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £142.32 per day (PAYE)

About the Role

We are seeking a Scientist II - Laboratory Services to join our Technology & Innovation team at our Global Development Centre in Deeside. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically minded professional to contribute to the stability testing of medical devices and skincare products, supporting product shelf-life claims, regulatory compliance, and product labelling requirements. The successful candidate will perform physical and analytical stability testing in accordance with established study protocols, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Working within a GMP/GLP laboratory environment, you will play a key role in generating, analysing, and reporting stability data while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Stability Testing & Analysis
  • Perform physical and analytical stability testing on existing and new medical devices and skincare products.
  • Analyse, interpret, document, and report laboratory data to GMP/GLP standards.
  • Collate stability data and support the generation of technical and stability reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of shelf-life plans, stability protocols, and associated reports.
  • Suggest appropriate real-time and accelerated ageing programmes for study concepts.
  • Coordinate and organise stability studies from initiation through to completion.
  • Support planned and ad hoc stability sample set-downs and pull requests.
• Laboratory Operations
  • Maintain, calibrate, and support laboratory equipment while ensuring quality records remain up to date.
  • Work confidently with a broad range of analytical instrumentation, including balances, pipettes, HPLC, and ICP-MS.
  • Support storage and retrieval activities for stability samples.
  • Assist with maintenance, servicing, and calibration activities completed by external suppliers.
  • Monitor laboratory inventory levels and request replenishment of consumables, chemicals, and reagents as required.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, and GLP requirements.
  • Draft and maintain stability documentation, including protocols and reports.
  • Prepare quality documentation such as Change Controls, Non-Conformances, and Out of Specification (OOS) reports.
  • Participate in laboratory investigations and support root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities.
  • Provide timely support during internal and external audits.
  • Ensure laboratory activities comply with site Health & Safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Support
  • Support ongoing improvements to stability testing processes and operating procedures.
  • Actively participate in Lean and 6S initiatives within the laboratory environment.
  • Train and support new or less experienced team members on test methods, equipment use, and calibration procedures.
  • Promote a safe working environment and raise near misses where appropriate.
  • Provide technical input into stability studies under the guidance of senior scientists.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a detail-oriented scientist with experience working within a regulated laboratory environment. You will possess strong analytical skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Essential Skills & Experience

• BSc degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience within the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or related Life Sciences industry, ideally in an R&D or product development environment.
• Experience following laboratory procedures, protocols, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and quality management systems.
• Understanding of FDA, ICH, and European regulatory requirements.
• Experience using laboratory analytical equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience using computerised systems for data management and record keeping.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise changing workloads.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with HPLC and ICP-MS instrumentation.
• Exposure to stability testing programmes within medical device or pharmaceutical development.
• Experience participating in audits and laboratory investigations.