Design Responsible R&D Scientist - Pathology

Job Description
Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek ---- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Will you join us in the fight against cancer?

We are looking for an R&D Scientist to take on the role of Design Responsible for a product line. You will join us in developing and sustaining state-of-the-art in vitro diagnostic devices that benefit patients worldwide. Your primary responsibilities will include design control activities, new product development, and executing tasks related to sustaining and maintaining our risk files. All work will be conducted in accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines and standards.

Your tasks will include:

• Planning, generation and update of Design Control documentation according to Agilent Quality Management System (QMS)
• Writing of study protocols and reports including data analysis
• Document and specifications writing
• Product care initiatives such as design changes to existing products
• Post Market Surveillance activities
• Complaint handling when R&D support is needed for root cause investigation
• Planning of R&D activities for projects
• Stakeholder management/communication (internal and external)
• Act as subject matter expert during internal audits and external inspections.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives

You will be based in our Glostrup, Denmark office, working in an exciting and dynamic diverse environment with around 20 colleagues. Our department is divided into two teams. The team you will join includes 5 Design Responsibles, 4 R&D Scientists, and a Department Manager.

Qualifications
We are looking for a motivated individual with the following background:

• Master’s/PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or similar ¨
• Proven experience of at least 2 years within design control of Medical/Diagnostic devices
• Knowledge of IHC (Immunohistochemistry), ISH (in situ hybridization) or special stains is a plus
• Full fluency in English. Note that Danish is not required

On a personal level, you are rigorous, driven and process oriented. You also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with many external and internal partners. You enjoy working both autonomously and as part of a team. Whilst being flexible and adaptable, you have also strong planning, organizational and time management skills.

What we offer:

• Outstanding company culture
• A position in an international and dynamic working place with exciting challenges and opportunities
• An exciting and diverse work environment with many challenging tasks
• A chance to be part of the lifecycle support of state-of-the art IHC, ISH and primary stains products to the benefit of cancer patients, worldwide
• Great colleagues and a strong team spirit
• Many opportunities for personal career and expertise development
• Company pension scheme, individual bonus plan, private health care, medical & life insurance

We will make sure you get the training and development opportunities you need to become the best in your field.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required
Occasional

Schedule
Schedule:Full time

Shift
Day

Duration
No End Date

Job Function
R&D
Location: Denmark-Glostrup