Sr. Scientist

Title: Sr. Scientist

Location: St. Paul, MN

Duration: 6+ Months

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing materials assessments to support device production, research and development and regulatory submissions through the Science and Technology Materials Group lab located in Little Canada, Minnesota at the Woodridge location.
• A successful candidate will have experience partnering with clients/co-workers, defining study plans and leading problem-solving initiatives.
• Additionally, the candidate will have experience in a dynamic team environment and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical devices is preferred but not required.
• The candidate will have excellent organizational skills and be results-oriented.
• The candidate will also have experience with documenting experiments in a highly regulated environment and knowledge of technical concepts and principles underlying Materials Science and supporting analytical techniques.
• Essential Functions: Perform material characterization and assessment using a variety of techniques including Metallography, Optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, Microhardness, Laser Raman Spectroscopy and/or FTIR to support medical device project teams with various Materials Science needs.
• Partner with other scientists and project teams to define test plans.
• Work in a dynamic team environment and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory analysis and testing.
• Document experiments in a highly regulated environment in an electronic notebook system. Knowledge of technical concepts and principles underlying Materials Science techniques.
• Analyze test results and draft technical reports.
• Accountability/Supervision: possess ability to apply chemistry/materials education and experience in fast-moving laboratory.
• Willingness to be hands on in a science laboratory.
• Will receive work direction and prioritization from supervisor and/or other S&T scientists.
• Possess strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical writing skills Working Conditions:
• Working in lab environment with proper safety equipment.
• Working with common laboratory chemicals and biological tissue.
• Working while sitting and /or standing.

Qualification

• Ability to work in fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.
• Experience with common materials characterization techniques.
• Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to operate analytical instrumentation through relevant industry experience.
• Experience documenting laboratory work in electronic/paper notebook system according to GMP guidelines.
• Experience in biomaterials (such as nitinol, stainless steel, titanium, carbon, polyurethanes, and others) and their interactions with biological systems.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in materials science, chemistry/chemical engineering or closely related field with 1-3 years demonstrated experience.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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