Staff Scientist at Terumo Neuro Aliso Viejo, CA

Staff Scientist – Aliso Viejo, CA

Job Description:

Applies advanced knowledge of business and technical principles in evaluating the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances in order to investigate their applications to the medical device industry. Large complexity and sized project involvement is the norm.

• Primary work location is in the R&D chemistry laboratory; secondary work location is in an office environment.
• Handles chemicals safely in accordance with approved processes and procedures.
• Performs laboratory tasks under self-direction with minimal supervision.
• Develops and performs chemical reactions, including polymerization, coupling, derivatization, and digestion.
• Develops and performs chemical processes, including dissolution, extraction, precipitation, and filtration.
• Able to utilize general laboratory equipment independently.
• Develops, validates, and performs analytical testing in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
• Develops and performs simulated use, in vitro testing to determine performance of current, competitive, and proposed products.
• Performs analysis of lab and analytical results to summarize, report, and make conclusions.
• Writes internal documentation, including test methods, test protocols, test reports, validation protocols, validation reports, and procedures.
• Disposes of waste chemicals and materials following approved safety processes and procedures.
• Direct supervision of Scientist I, Scientist IIs, and Senior Scientists.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
• 8-10 years of experience.
• Ph.D. a plus.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience a plus.
• Key Specialist in specific areas of discipline (Advanced Career Level).

• Works with minimal, limited direction.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve project goals within the timeline and budget.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills including Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated critical problem-solving skills with business impact.

Salary Range: $111,149 - $138,936 (Compensation can vary based on education, experience and skill sets)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.