Scientist, Research Scientist

Scientist I

Top-Ranked Medical Device Company

Job Description

The Scientist I role is an onsite position at the Arbor Lakes facility for an early-career scientist or engineer who brings a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, or a related engineering discipline and at least two years of medical device experience. You will apply your technical skills and commitment to quality to execute experiments, analyze data, and support the development and testing of new technologies within a highly regulated environment.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to method development, test execution, and documentation that support internal reports, presentations, and quality system requirements, while continually expanding your knowledge of scientific concepts, business practices, and core technologies.

Responsibilities

+ Execute assigned experiments and routine experimental techniques in accordance with established protocols and procedures within the functional area.

+ Support testing of new technologies and targets for research, contributing to the evaluation and advancement of medical device products.

+ Generate high-quality experimental data to support internal documents, posters, and presentations.

+ Apply basic data analysis techniques and develop an understanding of more complex analyses, including identifying issues with data and comparing results to historical data.

+ Summarize experimental results and contribute to the preparation of technical reports, including thorough and accurate lab notebook and experimental documentation.

+ Participate as an extended team member in planning and executing experiments, collaborating effectively with colleagues across the functional area.

+ Order laboratory supplies and submit sample requests as directed, following standard operating procedures for materials receiving and inventory control.

+ Perform routine equipment maintenance and, as needed, generate and execute equipment installation qualification and operational qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols.

+ Adhere to all environmental health and safety (EH&S) procedures and general housekeeping standard operating procedures to maintain a safe and orderly laboratory environment.

+ Comply with site- and department-specific procedures related to record keeping, use of log books, materials receiving, and inventory management.

+ Complete time records accurately and report project time allocation in a timely manner.

+ Participate in implementing solutions for laboratory and infrastructure improvements when requested.

+ Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all documented quality processes and procedures.

+ Communicate complex scientific and technical ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline-driven environment, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and to a high standard of quality.

Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related Engineering field.

+ 2+ years of experience in the medical device industry.

+ Hands-on experience with test methods and method development in a laboratory setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,…