Product Development Scientist

United Kingdom
Last week
£30,000 – £32,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £32,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Private Healthcare 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days Income Protection Insurance Life Assurance Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12% Benefits platform

Product Development Scientist

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + 5% bonus

Benefits:

Private Healthcare

25 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days

Income Protection Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%

Benefits platform

Job Scope

As part of assigned projects, the Product Development Scientist will contribute to the development of new In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) products and/or the improvement of existing technologies. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from feasibility through to launch, ensuring compliance with design requirements and quality system procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in all stages of the product development process, following direction from the Team Manager

Provide regular updates to the Team Manager and Technical Experts on project progress, including technical performance and timelines

Ensure accurate completion and availability of documentation related to assigned activities

Support technical investigations into complaints and non-conforming performance trends

Contribute to the evaluation and testing of new raw materials and technological innovations

Troubleshoot issues associated with existing products

Assist in developing process design specifications and conduct studies to confirm processes meet defined requirements

Analyse and interpret experimental data, preparing clear and concise reports

Carry out project activities in accordance with applicable regulations, SOPs, and quality standards

Prepare and support GMP manufacturing campaigns in line with project timelines

Respond to technical queries as needed

Work closely with Health & Safety and Operations teams to ensure COSHH and risk assessments are completed for new product scale-up

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Degree (Honours) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biomolecular Science, or a related life sciences discipline (essential)

Previous laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft OfficeApply now to be considered for this opportunity.

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