Sr. Scientist

Job Title: Sr. Scientist

Location: St. Paul MN 55117

Duration: 6 Months

Schedule: Fully onsite; 8am to 5pm

Summary

Responsible for performing materials assessments to support device production research and development and regulatory submissions. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Bachelors degree in materials science chemistry/chemical engineering or closely related field with 1-3 years demonstrated experience.
• Ability to operate analytical instrumentation through relevant industry experience.
• Experience documenting laboratory work in electronic/paper notebook system according to GMP guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in biomaterials (such as nitinol stainless steel titanium carbon polyurethanes and others) and their interactions with biological systems.