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Title: Human Factors Engineer
Length: 12-month contract
Rate: 23.39 per hour (PAYE) | 26.21 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Cambridge
Our client is seeking a Contract Human Factors Engineer to support the development of drug delivery systems across multiple therapeutic areas. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement and involves collaboration with internal teams, external design partners, and human factors vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate human factors engineering activities, including planning and executing usability studies and managing associated materials.
- Provide expert input into device design processes, usability risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain use-related risk documentation and contribute to regulatory submissions.
- Support the creation and revision of Instructions for Use (IFUs) for combination products.
- Advise cross-functional teams on human factors best practices and regulatory expectations.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Factors Engineering; must have experience within the medical device/combination product space.
- Strong written communication skills, particularly in drafting documentation for regulatory authorities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Human Factors, Usability Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for medical devices and combination products.
- Background in healthcare, life sciences, or biomedical engineering.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
