Staff Scientist, R&D; Onsite in Santa Clara, CA or Miami Lakes, FL

Overview

When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life‑saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

At Cordis, we’re teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one‑team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.

If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you.

We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

Purpose of Job: Provide scientific leadership in preclinical animal studies for Cordis and be responsible for study design and execution. Responsible for chemical characterization and biocompatibility for R&D and base business. Act as a technical expert to project teams on multiple R & D projects.

Major Duties and

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, perform, and analyze in vivo and in vitro preclinical studies for research and development as well as 501K, IDE, and PMA submissions.
• Serve as a study monitor for contract research organizations conducting company safety/efficacy, toxicology, and pharmaceutical studies.
• Analyze study results and make project recommendations, review and provided input on study reports.
• Responsible for all chemical characterization and biocompatibility studies for Cordis worldwide.
• Write and review of non‑clinical and biocompatibility documents for regulatory submissions.
• Preclinical Archivist

Required Qualifications

Requires a minimum 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or equivalent education and experience;
Or 6+ years and a Master's degree;
Or a PhD with 3+ years experience; or equivalent experience. Where required, the role must hold an appropriate degree in the industry (eg. Legal)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience analyzing and interpreting results of preclinical studies. Experience with GLP compliance, preclinical animal studies, chemical characterization, and biocompatibility mandatory. Must be highly flexible, detail‑oriented, a strong team player, and able to do high quality work in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated proficiency in standard PC software and computer skills. Excellent written and verbal skills.

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity.

All our teammate’s points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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US-FL-Miami Lakes | US-CA-Santa Clara

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in all its forms and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging, where all teammates feel seen, heard, and appreciated and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Our team is invested in attracting, retaining and growing top talent. Our Teammates are the core of our innovation and success.

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