Description: Onsite - Arbor Lakes
Job Purpose
The Scientist I has an engineering/science education, a 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.
Job Duties:
" 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 for 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.
" Adheres to all EH&S procedures and general housekeeping SOPs.
" Complies with site- and department-specific procedures on record keeping, use of log books, materials receiving, and inventory control.
" Completes time records and reports project-allocated time.
" May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.
Quality System Requirements
" In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
" For those individuals who supervise others, the following statements are applicable:
" Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to ensure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
" Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
Education/Experience/Skills a candidate must have to successfully perform the above duties/tasks.
" BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)
" 2+ years of medical device experience
" Self-motivation with a passion for solving problems
" Hands-on approach to method development
" Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing
" Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline-driven environment
" Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
" 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 Qualifications:
" 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)
" Strong problem-solving skills.
" Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.
" Experience in the medical device industry, preferably testing medical devices.