View 15 Other scientific Scientific jobs on the Polytec Personnel website en-gb Copyright: (C) Polytec Personnel 180 Our client is seeking a bright, enthusiastic, hands-on physicist and electronics specialist with both an aptitude and interest in commercial development. The successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, an intuitive grasp of fundamental scientific principles, and demonstrable drive and commitment.The Role- Development of optimised electronics solutions for novel sensor, actuator and display technologies- Applying skills to create innovative and effective solutions to real-world problems, working on and leading demanding technology and product development projects- Participate in the client interface, communication and management- Take responsibility for best in class project delivery.The Qualifications- A 1st or 2.1 degree in physics or electronic engineering with a PhD from a leading university- Electronics experience including practical analogue and digital hardware design, development and analysis skills- Very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills- Project management and commercial experience an advantage http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/physicist_electronics_22531.html Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:01:07 GMT Our client is seeking a bright, enthusiastic, hands-on physicist specialising in electromagnetic design with both an aptitude and interest in commercial development. The successful candidate will have excellent academic credentials, an intuitive grasp of fundamental scientific principles, and demonstrable drive and commitment.The Role- Conception, design and practical implementation of electromagnetic solutions for industrial, healthcare and consumer applications- Applying skills to create innovative and effective solutions to real-world problems, working on and leading demanding technology and product development projects- Participate in the client interface, communication and management.- Take responsibility for best in class project delivery.The Qualifications- A 1st or 2.1 degree in physics or engineering with a PhD from leading institute- Experience in electromagnetic actuator, sensor, and control development, magnetic materials, and wireless power and data transmission- Strong analytical capabilities and numerical simulation experience- Very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills- Project management and commercial experience an advantage- Familiarity with product development processes and design for EMC compliance http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/physicist_electromagnetics_22530.html Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:01:07 GMT Due to our client’s company growth they are now looking to recruit a Development Engineer. Reporting to the Product Development Manager your main role will be to support in the development of new products and processes to meet customer expectations of timescales, cost and reliability.Main activities•Interacting with Sales and Marketing on product definition, specifications and costing•Participating in design activities for new products with design engineers•Defining the BOM for new products and identifying suitable suppliers•Develop new processes and build prototypes•Providing initial product qualification against appropriate standards•Liaising with the Planning department to ensure timely procurement of parts•Development of process /product metrology and inspection techniques for new products in collaboration with manufacturing generate documentation of processes and associated record keeping, including product traceability•Supporting product transfer to production and potential issues while in production•Attend customer and supplier liaison meetings as required•Where appropriate support manufacturing on existing products and processes, includingparticipation in problem solving TaskTeams•Supporting the QA department on RMAs, vendor evaluation and quality reportsQualifications and experienceYou will have a good Honours degree in a Science or Engineering discipline ideally with process or product development experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Possessing excellent verbal, written communication and influencing skills you will use sound analytical and statistical techniques for data analysis and presentation. You will be hands on with a pragmatic approach and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage a number of projects, through effective planning and time management skills. You will be a strong team player yet capable of independent and creative thinking. Some experience of reliability testing and quality control and the understanding of the basic principles of fibre optics would also be desirable. You will be an enthusiastic person with the right attitude to learn and succeed. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/development_engineer_22481.html Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:01:07 GMT Our client is seeking bright, ambitious physicists to create, analyse and develop new medical technologies. The successful candidates will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.You will be expected to:- Immediately engage in a technically and commercially stretching environment- Contribute to and lead technically demanding medical technology projects- Effectively integrate with a talented multi-disciplinary team of like-minded peopleYou will have: - A 1st or 2.1 class degree in physics - Intrinsically high levels of motivation - Excellent communication and presentation skills - A good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities- Strong interest / track record in medical device development http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/physicist_22463.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:01:07 GMT Our client is seeking a bright, ambitious aerosol scientist to create, analyse and develop new medical technologies. The successful candidate will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in drug delivery devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.You will be expected to:- Take a lead role in our activities relating to the medical applications of aerosol science- Work with engineers and other aerosol scientists in the design and development of novel technologies, products and analysis techniques- Work effectively as member of a broader multi disciplinary teamYou will have: - 1st or 2.1 degree in physical sciences or a related engineering discipline with subsequent experience in aerosol science- Demonstrated ability to generate, analyse and interpret aerosol analysis and test data- Ideally, a proven track record of working in the medical field, and more specifically in drug delivery/pharma- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with sound working knowledge of aerosol principles and characterisation- Highly interactive interpersonal skills for effective communication with project team members, clients etc- Expertise with CFD; you will likely also be familiar with one or more of C, FORTRAN, Mathematica, MATLAB, or similar http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/aerosol_scientist_22462.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:01:08 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo manage and deliver large, complex, multidisciplinary drug delivery device development projects. The position will require you to apply your programme management abilities and technical skills to the development of world-leading medical products for our clients around the globe.Specific responsibilities- Management of projects from the proposal stage through to the delivery stage of the project- Liaising directly with clients to understand their programme needs for drug delivery device development programmes- Estimating timeline, resource, budget and key technical risks for proposal preparation- Building and managing the project team with the appropriate level of expertise for the proposed work- Reporting technical and financial progress both to the client and internally- Leading meetings with clients, give presentations and communicate ideas and concepts to all disciplines- Take the lead in ensuring that projects are run to relevant quality standards including the EU and FDA standards for medical devices- Take the lead in ensuring that projects meet appropriate safety standards- You will also support the drug delivery business development function, exhibiting and presenting at key conferences and representing the Drug Delivery Products Group at sales meetings.- You will use your strong technical expertise and knowledge to develop relationships with current and future clients.Minimum requirements- To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have an excellent degree within an engineering or scientific discipline- A proven track record in the delivery of large and complex development projects to time and budget within a regulated environment- Experience of managing risk and timeline on development projects with considerable novel content- Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams, often across different client sites and worldwide- You should have excellent oral and written communication skills- You should be a self-motivated team player who is highly enthusiastic about the drug delivery product development area- An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO 13485, QSR or experience of a similar quality system such as ISO9001In addition, experience of the following will also be beneficial:- Experience in drug delivery or pharmaceuticals either within a product company or consultancy with direct experience of device development- Experience in taking a medical or other product from concept through to launch including scale up and transfer to manufacture http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/programme_manager-_drug_delivery_product_devt_22445.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:01:06 GMT Our client is seeking an experienced multidisciplinary scientist / engineer to support the development of innovative systems and technologies for biotechnological and medical applications. The successful candidates will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in diagnostics, bio-instrumentation and surgical technology.You will be expected to:- Immediately engage in a technically and commercially stretching environment- Contribute to and lead technically demanding technology projects- Effectively integrate with a talented team of like-minded people You will have: - A 1st or 2.1 class degree in a relevant scientific / technical discipline (biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering, materials) with pertinent multidisciplinary doctoral and/or employment experience- A focus on system development- Intrinsically high levels of motivation- Excellent communication and presentation skills- A good mixture of analytical, experimental and creative capabilities- Strong interest / track record in medical device developmentYour experience will be in one or more of the following areas: - Diagnostic device development- Biosensors (e.g. electrochemical, optical, etc.)- DNA analysis (e.g. molecular diagnostic devices, sequencing tools)- Point of care systems- Microfluidics- Application of nanotechnologies- Implantable devices- Bioprocess system development- Novel bio-analytical tools- Development of disposables- Process modelling http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/multidisciplinary_scientist_22438.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:01:09 GMT An excellent entry level sales opportunity for an individual fluent in German who is results focused, motivated to over-achieve and who thrives working as part of a team as well as independently. With the chance to travel internationally and participation in the global sales conference held annually in San Diego, this role offers opportunities internally to progress and is the starting place for your sales career with our client.Working with their Account Managers, the Sales Associate will undertake prospecting, networking and the qualification of marketing leads. This will be achieved largely through telephone contact with prospective and current customers within the Pharmaceutical and Materials markets as well as within academia. While the main focus of the role is to add opportunities to the sales pipeline, individual project work can involve driving marketing initiatives such as events, conferences or direct marketing activity, sourcing lists of names or researching new sales channels and business areas.You need to be self-motivated, highly organised and be able to quickly absorb technical and product information. With a credible and confident telephone manner you have the drive and enthusiasm to maintain a high call volume and as you will be assessed and rewarded on how effective you are at qualifying leads and generating opportunities in the pipeline you need to have the ambition to succeed and to achieve challenging quarterly sales targets!Prior sales experience and/or a degree in a scientific discipline is advantageous though not essential and you should state on your application why you want a career in sales and believe you are the right candidate for this role.As a Sales Associate your compensation will comprise a competitive base salary plus significant commission earnings and a full array of company benefits. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/sales_associate_-_german_speaking_22338.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:01:19 GMT Specific responsibilities- As a Principal Physicist/Scientist, you will take the technical lead on projects working closely within teams of Engineers, Technicians, Consultants and Designers. - You will be required to apply your Mathematics, Physics and Scientific knowledge to solve challenging technical problems. - You will be experienced in the art of balancing technical ambitions against practical constraints and you will have a successful technical track record. - You will use your commercial experience and awareness regarding technical issues, to act as the first point of contact for both clients and other engineers on projects. - The role will involve using your strong technical expertise to liaise with clients to understand their technical needs and prepare proposals which capture these requirements.- You will be involved with hands-on product development and design of complex electro-mechanical systems. - Your strong creative and technical skills should allow you to make a significant contribution to development projects and to participate in consultancy work within client companies.Your specific responsibilities are likely to include:- Leading teams of technologists/engineers to develop high integrity complex systems for medical devices- Working closely with engineers and technicians to implement designs- Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation- Preparing technical programmes of work- Presenting findings to internal and external clientsMinimum requirementsTo meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have:- An excellent degree in Physics or a related discipline- Significant post graduate relevant industrial experience- Strong technical skills, with key strengths in practical application of the sciences- Experience of writing technical reports and proposals- A genuine passion for Physics and Engineering in general- You will have excellent team working skills and the ability and enthusiasm to mentor less experienced staff. - You will also have strong verbal and written communication and task management skills.A proven ability to manage a team of engineers and technicians is highly desirable as is an appreciation of risk management tools used in product development.In addition, experience of the following will be beneficial:- A working knowledge of medical device development processes compliant with ISO13485 and Quality System Regulation- Multi-disciplinary control engineering- Systems engineering including generation of specifications and documentation- An ability to apply simulation tools such as Matlab / Simulink to model complex problems and solutions- A post-graduate qualification with a high level of practical experience would also be advantageous http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/principal_physicist_scientist_22306.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:07 GMT Main purpose of the job- To take a leading role in the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the field of surgical and interventional devices. - The position will require you to apply your extensive product development experience and project leadership skills to the development of world-leading medical products for clients around the globe. Specific responsibilities- You will provide a technical point of contact within the company for clients. Significant project management tasks will be a key part of the role, and you will lead multi-disciplinary projects teams including engineers, physicists, industrial designers and scientists.- As a senior member of staff, you will support the business development campaigns in a variety of ways including attending, exhibiting and presenting at key conferences. - You will also represent the company at sales meetings. You will use your strong technical expertise and knowledge of medical devices to develop relationships with current and future clients by understanding their needs, writing proposals to define the work programmes, holding technical workshops and presenting data. - This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer or scientist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under demanding commercial, regulatory and time constraints.Minimum requirements- To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have an excellent degree within an engineering or scientific discipline- You should have a very high level of practical experience within an engineering design environment along with proven technical skills- Knowledge of medical devices is essential with experience at a surgical products or medical device company a requirement- You will be a self-motivated team player with enthusiasm and strong leadership skills- Significant project management or project leadership experience is essential- An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO13485 and Quality System Regulation is also a key requirement- Hands-on experience of manufacturing and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture would be an advantage In addition experience in the design, development or manufacture of the following will be beneficial:- Laparoscopic or minimally invasive equipment- Robotics in medical/surgical applications- Surgical navigation technologies- Implantable devices (cardiac rhythm management, neurostimulation) http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_consultant-surgical_interventional_products_22300.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:01:05 GMT Main purpose of the jobYour primary role will be to use your technical and commercial acumen to manage and to create value on projects for medical device, clinical diagnostics, medtech and pharmaceutical companies.Specific responsibilitiesYou will be taking the lead role in planning, proposal generation, liaison with clients and project management of teams. You will also use your strong technical and commercial skills to make a significant contribution to consultancy projects, often working on more than one concurrently,to achieve this, you will be expected to:- Lead meetings with clients, give presentations and communicate ideas and concepts to all disciplines- Support the activities of Business Leaders in sales meetings, writing sales presentations, project proposals and planning projects- Produce consistently excellent work, in your area of expertise and be sought out for advice in this area- Take a role in developing new product offerings in the company- The recruitment, training and mentoring of analystsMinimum requirements- To meet the demanding requirements of this role you will have an excellent first degree in chemistry, engineering, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology or related area, a PhD and or a MBA would be an advantage. - You should also have experience in and a good knowledge of the healthcare industry in a research, product management, business development or project management role. - Experience of consultancy is essential. - You will have a track record of delivering challenging projects against tight time and budget constraints.- You will have a proven ability to lead teams and have the ability to analyse and communicate commercial and technical recommendations both within the project team and to clients. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/consultant_healthcare_22171.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:01:06 GMT Our client is looking for a Senior Physicist/Engineer, to provide technical leadership in multi disciplinary team settings, working on client assignments. Specific responsibilitiesScientists, physicists and engineers work on client assignments in multidisciplinary project teams, sometimes on more than one project concurrently and in different team roles. High quality work is essential from every team member. A strong desire to learn to develop and implement solutions with different technologies and for different target markets is essential.As a senior physicist or engineer you will be expected to provide innovation and technical leadership during the complete project life cycle. Projects often commence with a loose brief from a client, from this you will be expected to architect a technical solution that is both good business for the company and a compelling offering for the client. During the delivery of the project you will be expected to take responsibility for the technical solution, working closely with the team as well as interfacing at a senior level within the client organisation.As your experience develops opportunities exist to progress in a variety of directions, depending on the individual. Commercial, project management and senior technical routes are all recognised within our career development structure.Minimum requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role you will have:- A good first degree or PhD in Physics or a related Engineering discipline- Experience of product development in a consultancy or fast moving organisation- Proven technical leadership experience in a commercial environment- Broad engineering skills, including electronics hardware, software and mechanical engineering.- An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems- An outline understanding of a wide range of physical sensing technologies.- Excellent practical problem solving skills.- Excellent mathematical skills- Good communication skills, both verbal and writtenIn addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:- Experience of commercial negotiations and the sales process- Experience of algorithm development for sensing applications- Experience of radio system design for communications, radar or location. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_physicist_engineer_22054.html Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:01:05 GMT Our client is looking for an Optical Physicist to work on client assignments within multi-disciplinary teams undertaking design tasks principally of new optical and opto-electronic systems. Specific responsibilities:This is an excellent opportunity for a physicist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints.- You will be using your strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery. - You will be taking the lead optical design role on multidisciplinary projects, including hands-on product development, design of optical and sensing systems and components, systems engineering, as well as taking the lead role in planning, proposal and concept generation, project management and liaison with clients.- You will also use your strong creative and technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects and to participate in consultancy work within client companies.- You will be expected to liaise with others across many engineering disciplines and be responsible for specifying, designing and executing experimental programmes with teams of scientists and technicians. - You will manage tasks within projects requiring delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources. - There are opportunities for this side of the role to develop rapidly into management of projects including having full responsibility for delivery to our clients.Minimum requirements:To meet the requirements of this role you will have:- A good first degree or PhD in physics or a related engineering discipline- Experience in delivering optical or opto-electronic systems, with an emphasis on sensing and analytical measurement- Experience in using optical design tools- An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems * Good communication skills, both verbal and writtenIn addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:- Product development in a commercial environment- C or MATLAB- Signal chain and system performance modelling and analysis- Algorithm development for sensing applications- Sensing technologies applicable to a range of physical effectsPLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of some of the work, it will be necessary to obtain security clearance for the successful applicant, and therefore the applicant must hold UK nationality. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/optical_physicist_22031.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:01:05 GMT Our client is seeking a highly skilled consultant with a strong engineering or physics background to join their team. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, an intuitive grasp of fundamental scientific principles, and demonstrable drive and commitment.The role will include assessing and developing low carbon technologies as well as leading diverse projects supporting small UK companies seeking to commercialise technologies that can reduce global CO2 emissions. These projects will involve both technical and business consulting activities. The role will also involve contributing to the broader work of the group in technology and product development. Qualifications* Strong academic record in physics or engineering with a 1st or 2.1 from a leading institution. A PhD would be an asset. * Track record of developing advanced technology in an industrial setting and delivering technology based projects with challenging timelines and product requirements. * Strong market awareness and capability to see opportunities for technologies. Knowledge of the “cleantech” or low carbon technology sectors would be an advantage.* First rate communication skills, strong analytical skills, coherent and persuasive presentation and writing skills. * Project management experience, ideally in a business and/or consulting role. * Marketing / selling experience would be an advantage, as would a foreign language  The Role* Make substantial contributions to technically demanding development projects in a technical, commercial and project management capacity* Assess low carbon technologies from the perspective of hands-on experience in technology development * Manage and implement projects for the Carbon Trust, and carry out associated business development activities* Conduct focussed market research and technology reviews, and develop growth strategy advice for companies supported on the Carbon Trust programme * Building relationships with clients and developing new business http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/tech_business_consultant_low_carbon_innovation_22030.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:01:32 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo take a leading role in the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the field of drug delivery products and devices. The position will require you to apply your extensive drug delivery experience and project leadership skills to the development of world-leading medical products for clients around the globe.Your specific responsibilities will vary according to your particular expertise but are likely to include:- Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments- Leading design engineers to realise your technical solutions- Project management of significant device development projects- Systems engineering or technical review of complex development projects- Compilation of system architecture specifications- Root cause analysis and leadership of problem solving through laboratory based investigation- Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers- Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentationThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer or scientist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial, regulatory and time constraints.Minimum requirements- To meet the requirements of this role you should have a very high level of practical experience within an engineering design environment along with proven technical skills. - Knowledge of the drug delivery area is essential with experience at a pharmaceutical or medical device company being required.- You should be a self-motivated team player who is highly enthusiastic about the drug delivery area. - Significant project management or project leadership experience is essential.- An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO 13485 and QSR is also a key requirement.- Hands-on experience of manufacturing and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture would be an advantage. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_consultant-_drug_delivery_21786.html Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:01:07 GMT