Rachel Simmons
About Rachel Simmons
Rachel Simmons is a Senior New Product Development Scientist at Scapa Healthcare, with a background in biomedical sciences and extensive experience in quality control and product development. She has worked in various roles within the healthcare and wound management sectors since 2010.
Current Role at Scapa Healthcare
Rachel Simmons serves as a Senior New Product Development Scientist at Scapa Healthcare, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative products within the healthcare sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development processes and ensuring that new products meet industry standards and client expectations. Simmons operates from Gargrave, England, where she applies her extensive knowledge in biomedical sciences to contribute to the company's objectives.
Experience at Covance
Simmons has been employed at Covance as a Quality Control Scientist since 2015. Over her nine-year tenure, she has gained valuable experience in quality control processes within the laboratory environment. Her role involves managing quality events, including Out of Specification (OOS) results and deviations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to maintain high-quality standards in laboratory testing.
Previous Employment at SYSTAGENIX WOUND MANAGEMENT
Before her current roles, Simmons worked at SYSTAGENIX WOUND MANAGEMENT, LIMITED, where she held positions as both a Scientist and an Associate Scientist. From 2010 to 2013, she worked as an Associate Scientist, followed by a year as a Scientist from 2014 to 2015. During her time there, she developed expertise in wound management products and contributed to various projects aimed at improving patient care.
Educational Background in Biomedical Sciences
Rachel Simmons earned her Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Ulster University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. This educational foundation provided her with essential knowledge in biological and medical sciences, which she has applied throughout her career in various scientific roles. Her academic background supports her expertise in areas such as cell culture and microbiology.
Skills and Expertise
Simmons possesses a diverse skill set that includes experience in cell culture, microbiology, and physical testing laboratories. She is adept at managing quality events and is known for her ability to work effectively under pressure to meet client timelines. Her focus on delivering quality reports is a testament to her commitment to excellence in the scientific field.