Research And Development Scientist Job Maple Grove area,Minnesota USA,Research/Development

Job Title:

R&D Scientist (Medical Device)

Location:

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Onsite

Role Responsibilities:

The Scientist I has engineering/science education, 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.
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 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.
Completes time records and reports projects allocated time.
May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.

Education/

Experience:

BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)
2+ years of medical device experience
Hands-on approach to method development
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline driven environment
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:

Knowledge of Minitab.
Competent in Design of Experiments methodology (i.e. Design-Expert), scientific method, and statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab)
Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.
Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.