Job Description

R&D Assistant (Intern) based in SingaporeLife Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.Responsible for assisting in the delivery of engineering activities to enable R&D group to design and commercialise new products. Provide practical, analytical and quality assurance support to enable the New Product Development (NPD) Team to successfully achieve challenging and time critical objectives and goals.What will you be doing?This role will be both office and laboratory based and will involve practical testing on various development projects.Focus on the following duties and responsibilities:NPD Project Delivery \xe2\x80\x93 Supporting the delivery of designated projects by providing practical and analytical input including-Literature Review of journal papers and patentsDevelopment and introduction of new test methodsTesting of prototype samples including for performance, product stability, product safety and transitTesting of competitor products to support the effective commercialisation of Smith and Nephew product portfolioSoftware integration for electrical devicesCompilation of reports as appropriate and recommendation of actions to the project teamQuality Assurance - Contributing to the improvement of local systems and ways of working to ensure that the high quality of the work performed by the section is maintained.Health and Safety - To apply high standards of occupational Health & Safety in the workplace to align with company policy and procedures.Regulatory Compliance - To perform all activities in compliance with relevant GMP and Quality System standards and specifically with ISO 13485.What will you need to be successful?Success in the role will require a combination of technical knowledge, soft skills, and a deep understanding of both the business and service-providing sides of an organization. Successful candidates would need the following:Currently studying towards an engineering diploma.Basic level of lab testing knowledge with good practical abilityStrong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office. Knowledge of AutoCAD (viewing and editing) is a plus.Strong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong written skills particularly the ability to document findings clearly and logically so that understood by both internal and external individualsStrong time management/organization skillsYou. Unlimited.We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our .We\'re more than just a company - we\'re a community! Follow us on to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.Check our for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

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