Charlie Knowles

Experience

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  Blatchford

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Prosthetics and Orthotics dep. W/E

  - Placement in the rehabilitation department at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, UK under Alison Stenson. First hand interaction with amputee patients and consultants - a fantastic insight into the world of Prosthetics and Orthotics field and great experience.

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  Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies UK & Ireland

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Student Biomechanics Engineer

  - Worked as part of the Biomechanics team at DePuy Synthes Leeds (Johnson and Johnson) under Amy Kinbrum (Biomechanics Lab Manager) and Dominic Clarke (Senior Test Engineer - Direct Supervisor). Training on and use of technical electro-mechanical machinery in a workshop/lab environment, followed by post-test technical report writing. Testing of new iterative solutions to hip and knee replacement, a greatly enjoyed and educational year!- Effectively implemented an asset tracking software (EZOfficeInventory) in an effort to improve workshop and laboratory workflow and efficiency.- Further information detailed within CV. Show less

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  Isobar Compression

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  Technical Evaluation Engineer

  - Closely supporting the development of cutting edge Class I, II and III compression garment technology, through the evaluation of front end clinical data capture processes.- Independently leading and managing a work stream project, investigating influencing factors in compression garment height when worn by patients. Presentation and discussion of ongoing results with stakeholders through technical reports and in-person PowerPoint showings.- Collaborating with Project Management to assist with scrum meeting organization, team building exercises, training sessions. - Working tightly with clinicians providing compression therapy to patients in the prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers.- Setting and adhering to tight product development timelines.- Comparative sourcing and procurement of new storage and testing apparatus to support new product development.- Working within a regulated industry in accordance with compliance standards (ISO and RAL):o ISO 13485 – Requirements of quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical deviceso RAL – Material selection, sizing, pressure grading, testing method, safety requirements and directions for use regulation Show less

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  Azenta Life Sciences

  Jan 2023 - Oct 2024

  Sales Application Engineer

  - Technical sales support for multi-million dollar automated robotic cold and cryogenic samplestorage solutions, championing customer requirements on a case-by-case basis.- Managing technical liaison and engagement from customer to sales person through to variousengineering departments, working closely with Project and Product Management.- Driving business growth through participation in global exhibition events, recording the highestnumber of new business leads at a ISCT Paris 2023.- Detailed review and high standard technical reporting of ‘Labware Evaluation Process’, outliningareas of improvement for a more comprehensive evaluation of new tubes, vials, bottles and otheritems which may be stored.- Assistance in installation and customer visits, live demonstrations of automated robotic storagesystems and integrated software tools Show less

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  Arcadis

  Oct 2024 - now

  Assistant Project Manager