Science - Scientist

Position: Science - Scientist I
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** Job#: 3042723
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* Job Description:

** Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a
** Scientist I.
** For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to lleavitt

Here are the details:

Position:
** Science - Scientist I
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* Location:

Arbor Hills, MN Project Duration: 12 months

Rate:
** Negotiable Bases on Experience*
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* Job Description:

** 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.
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* Job Duties:

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* • 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.
• Adheres to all EH&S procedures and general housekeeping SOPs.
• Complies with site and department specific procedures on record keeping, use of logbooks, materials receiving, and inventory control.
• Completes time records and reports projects allocated time.
• May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.
** Top Must-Haves:
** Education/Experience/Skills a candidate must have to successfully perform the above duties/tasks.
• BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)
• 2+ years of medical device experience
• Self-motivation with a passion for solving problems
• Hands-on approach to method development
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline driven environment
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• 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.
** Quality System Requirements*
* • In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
• For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:
• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* • Test Method development experience
• Knowledge of Minitab.
• Competent in Design of Experiments methodology (i.e. Design-Expert), scientific method, and statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab)
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