Principal Physicist/Scientist - Medical Devices/ISO13485/Matlab; Cambridge, £Excellent Package

This recognised leader in its field are currently seeking a Physicist/Scientist to take the lead on multi-disciplinary projects developing innovative medical devices and equipment. As well as applying your mathematics, physics and scientific knowledge to solve challenging technical problems you will use your commercial experience, acting as first point of contact for clients.

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 clients

Minimum requirements
To 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

Skills summary: Medical Devices, ISO13485, Mathematics, Physics, Matlab / Simulink.

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