Research And Development Scientist

Job Title: R&D Scientist (Medical Device)

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible extension)

Location: Maple Grove, MN 55369

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• The Scientist I has engineering/science education, basic technical skill set, and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Applies engineering/scientific skills and commitment to quality to execute experiments and complete data analysis in support of projects.
• He/she is gaining knowledge in scientific/engineering concepts, business practices, and core business principles.
• Remains knowledgeable of technologies (including relevant literature) within functional area.
• Supports testing of new technologies and targets for research within functional area.
• Generates data to support, posters, presentations, and internal documents.
• Utilizes knowledge of legal boundaries surrounding information sharing and documenting may contribute to brainstorming intellectual property.
• Develops an understanding of experiments/protocols (e.g. DOE) and design process; executes under direction; completes routine work independently within functional area.
• Applies basic data analysis; develops understanding of more complex data analysis; identifies basic problematic issues with data; compares results with historical data.
• Summarizes results, contributes to the generation of technical reports, and completes experimental paperwork/lab notebook documentation.
• Develops methods and processes under direction from senior technical staff.
• Participates as an extended team member for experimental execution.
• Performs assigned routine experimental techniques and processes according to functional area.
• Orders supplies and may submit sample requests as directed by more senior staff and per the SOP.
• May perform equipment maintenance and generate and execute equipment IQ/OQ as needed.
• Completes time records and reports projects allocated time.
• May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)
• 2+ years of medical device experience
• Hands-on approach to method development
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline driven environment
• Computer skills, including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Prior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.

Preferred:

• Test Method development experience
• Knowledge of Minitab.
• Competent in Design of Experiments methodology (i.e. Design-Expert), scientific method, and statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab)
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.
• Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.