Philips Microbiology Scientist Vacancy 2021 – Apply Online
Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.
Job Title: Aerosol / Micro-Biology Scientist
Location: New Kensington
In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better
Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips’ purpose has never been more relevant. So, whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.
To provide innovative input into the company’s technology, innovation, and research in the Philips Centre of Excellence for Aerosol Science. Provide product information to improve development to market Philips products. Assist in the development of the Company as a recognized leader of high-quality innovative drug delivery technology and customer service.
You are responsible for
- Perform general Aerosol testing & studies in a Biological Safety Level category II laboratory.
- Perform routine HPLC analysis and aerosol testing of medical devices, including particle sizing (by laser diffraction and cascade impaction), drug dose analysis and solution characterization (physicochemical properties).
- Provide specialist knowledge and support to other team members and Engineering Department.
- Assist other research and development staff in the development of new intellectual property.
- Perform experimental work in a safe manner in compliance with current legislation and Philips EHS rules and guidelines
- To be responsible for designated equipment to ensure that it is maintained in working condition.
- To plan, perform, and co-ordinate the routine testing of products, in conjunction with the product project groups
- Record and report all experimental data and methods as per laboratory SOPs.
Generate laboratory SOP’s and WI’s as required. - Ensure training records and Internal Training Database (TEDs) are kept up to date.
- Support junior staff with complying with quality guidelines and systems.
Undertake other tasks as specified from time to time to assist the Company in meeting its technical and commercial objectives. - Ensure compliance with the Company’s quality guidelines, procedures, and processes.
Problem-solving capability. - Basic theoretical knowledge of a part of the relevant landscape.
- Undertake other tasks as specified from time to time by the Manager.
You are part of
The Connected Care (CC) Business is a global health technology leader in Hospital Patient Monitoring, Emergency Care, Sleep and Respiratory Care, EMR & Care Management, Ambulatory Patient Monitoring, and Clinical Data Services. By advancing connected care, we seamlessly connect patients and caregivers across care settings, delivering clinical, operational, and therapeutic solutions that improve health outcomes, patient and staff experience and lower costs.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following
- BSc Degree in Biological/Microbiological related discipline, MS preferred.
Broad knowledge of Aerosol & microbiological methods, and related industry standards & guidances. - Familiar with the use of the Aerosol Test Equipment and Lab Instruments such as HPLC, cascade impaction and laser diffraction instruments, spectrophotometers, etc., to develop and validate assays/methods.
- 1+ year of HPLC analysis and instrumentation experience, including method development, assay transfer, validation, supervision of routine testing and instrument maintenance.
- Experience with sample preparation/extraction/ separation techniques for routine analyses, analytical chemistry, and instrumentation analysis – e.g. HPLC, spectroscopic techniques.
- Laboratory equipment qualification, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
- Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting common scientific and technical journals/literature, scientific procedures and regulatory guidelines and writing technical reports.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking skills to Interpret available data and recommend strategies to resolve technical challenges.
- High standard of laboratory work and reporting.
- Able to work efficiently and with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience in generating, handling and analyzing data.
- Experience working in a Quality Management System.
- Understanding of GLP and other quality systems requirements.
- Understanding/Experience with ISO 17025 Lab Accreditation Process.
- Deep working knowledge of GMP standards.
- Working knowledge with laboratory CDC & OSHA and risk assessments.
- Solid understanding of scientific principles.
- Good time management.
Philips Microbiology Scientist Vacancy
