Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Lab Scientist/Engineer

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible extension)

Location: Maple Grove, MN 55311

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Will play a critical role in supporting our internal materials characterization laboratory by ensuring the integrity and compliance of data, documentation, and testing interpretations.
• This role is essential in maintaining regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement in documentation and laboratory practices.
• Conduct peer reviews of analytical test data and materials characterization results using both paper-based and electronic systems with minimal supervision.
• Validate data intended for regulatory submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance laboratory efficiency and regulatory adherence.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen documentation practices and standards.
• Initiate or facilitate laboratory investigations (OOS/OOT, deviations, non-conformances) based on review findings.
• Author and revise methods, procedures, and work instructions; contribute to protocols, reports, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Provide compliance oversight and support for special projects within or beyond the characterization lab.
• Review secondary documentation such as equipment logs, verification logs, and training records.
• Collect, analyze, and trend quality indicator data to support laboratory objectives and management reviews.
• Assist with transitions to new laboratory systems as required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science/engineering, biology, biochemistry, or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory scientist/engineer role or in peer/quality review or technical writing.
• Strong knowledge of good documentation practices and familiarity with ISO standards and/or quality systems.
• Proven experience in a regulated, audit-facing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience interpreting materials science testing results, including metallography, microhardness testing, SEM/EDS, tensile testing, corrosion testing, and chemical analysis.
• Familiarity with PTFE material testing and characterization.
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Trios, Minitab, Empower, and OMNIC/OMNIC Paradigm.
• Knowledge of sample preparation and various mechanical and analytical testing methods.