Senior Staff Scientist - Benchtop Blood Gas Platform; Critical Care R&D

Senior Staff Scientist, Benchtop Blood Gas - Critical Care Key Responsibilities

• Enforcing scientific rigor and excellence across all stages of assay / sensor development, ensuring that research outputs are robust, reproducible, and clinically relevant.
• Driving scientific understanding of assay design by applying fundamental scientific principles and first-principles thinking to guide innovation, troubleshoot challenges, and optimize performance.
• Leading the development of novel electrochemical assays and processes for the benchtop blood gas product line with a focus on critical care applications.
• Resolving complex technical challenges with structured problem‑solving approaches, leveraging Siemens Healthineers tools and processes where applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality systems in all research and development activities.
• Championing the use of statistical methods and data science practices to enable timely, data‑driven decisions regarding assay design and performance.
• Mentoring and coaching junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with engineering, clinical, quality, marketing and regulatory teams to align scientific strategy with product development goals and patient needs.

• MSc or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience with electrochemical devices and/or sensing technologies.
• 5+ years working on R&D projects within the medical device industry.
• Proven track record of successful product development, including product launch, design for manufacturing and technical problem‑solving.
• Strong understanding of FDA Design Controls, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
• Experience writing design documentation and specifications that meet regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross‑disciplinary team environment.

• Experience with regulatory submissions and compliance.
• Experience with in‑vitro diagnostic assays.

Base pay range for this position: $165,490 - $227,546

Benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. export control law. Siemens Healthineers policy is to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

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