Associate Scientist

McDermott Laboratories Limited

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via: 
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

The purpose of this role is to Support all R&D Laboratory requirements to ensure lab compliance and also support for all Device Programs as required.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Associate Scientist, R&D Laboratory role will make an impact:

• Support of all R&D Lab activities including, Equipment calibration and Qualification, Documentation requirements, Trackwise records.

• Execute Incoming Inspection on components and/or sub-assemblies in line with site procedures, and in a timely manner to support device development activities.

• Support the testing of combination products within the Global Device Development portfolio including generation of protocols, oversight of execution of testing at external test facilities and writing of reports.

• Support the Development and Validation of Test Methods to support Design Verification Testing either to internal/external test facilities or manufacturing sites.

• Proactively contribute through ownership of the deliverables of the quality objectives defined within the GDD QMS.

• General laboratory activities including Procedure updates, generation of metrics, sample management, data review/ verification, instrument daily calibrations, shipping of samples.

• Trending and statistical analysis of analytical data including compilation of technical reports to support combination product development lifecycle.

• Lead and review device investigations and participate in GDD and technical investigation teams as required. Reporting and logging of aberrant results using Trackwise™.

• Adhere to ISO 13485 in line with the Global Device Development QMS ensuring audit readiness at all times.

• Support equipment qualifications, vendor calibrations and preventative maintenance in line with the laboratory qualification and preventative maintenance schedule.

• Attending EHS training and maintaining responsibility for adhering to appropriate EHS procedures. Ensure the appropriate risk assessments are in place to perform required tasks.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Masters/Degree in Engineering/Science with minimum 2 years’ experience in a lab environment.

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified, experienced analyst with a proven track record of success, a positive attitude and who wants to progress in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience using in a regulated GMP environment would be an advantage.

• Working proficiency with Minitab would be an advantage.

• Well-developed communication skills to lead or facilitate effective discussions. Able to communicate technical and/or project information to key stakeholders.

• Some travel may be required as part of this role.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Work-life balance initiatives

• Bonus scheme

• Health insurance

• Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.