Research Principal Scientist

• Research Principal Scientist

• $100 to $111/hour | Contract-to-Hire

Help Shape the Future of Neuroscience

Are you passionate about advancing neuroscience and bringing life-changing medical technologies to market? Zing is seeking an experienced Research Principal Scientist to lead innovative research supporting next-generation stereotactic technologies used in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and neuro-endoscopy.

This is a high-impact opportunity to collaborate with scientists, engineers, clinicians, and regulatory experts while driving research that directly influences groundbreaking medical devices.

• Lead scientific research supporting neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, neuro-endoscopy, and stereotactic technologies.
• Develop research strategies, study protocols, technical reports, and biological safety risk assessments.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for biological evaluations and ISO 10993 compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee laboratory studies and preclinical research activities.
• Conduct biocompatibility assessments and determine appropriate biological safety testing strategies.
• Support regulatory submissions with scientific documentation and technical justifications.
• Present research findings to internal leadership, regulatory bodies, and external scientific partners.
• Collaborate with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Engineering teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, research laboratories, CROs, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Provide scientific expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Science, Biology, Toxicology, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline required.
• PhD or DVM preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with significant directly related experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of medical device R&D experience focused on biological safety, risk assessment, or related scientific research.
• Experience with ISO 10993 biological evaluations and biological safety risk assessments.
• 3 to 5 years of neuroscience, tissue histology, or related preclinical research experience.
• Hands-on experience with preclinical in vivo research, including large animal studies.
• Experience supporting regulated medical device development.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Excellent scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills.

• Competitive pay of $100 to $111 per hour
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Work on cutting-edge neuroscience and medical device technologies
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and multidisciplinary teams
• Make a direct impact on innovative products that improve patient outcomes
• Opportunity for long-term career growth
• Location:
  
  Jacksonville, FL (Onsite preferred. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered.)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility
• Travel:
  Up to 20%

Zing Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an environment of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for everyone. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply regardless of background or life experience.