Staff Scientist, R&D

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Staff Scientist, R&D

The Staff Scientist, R&D provides advanced scientific leadership in the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of IVF media products. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in culture media and solution chemistry, driving innovation, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing product and process strategies.

The individual collaborates cross-functionally to translate scientific insights into scalable, manufacturable, and compliant solutions, while contributing to the long-term technical roadmap and competitive positioning of the IVF portfolio.

• Serve as a technical lead and SME in IVF media formulation, performance, and stability
• Lead the design and development of new media products and platform improvements
• Provide ownership and technical oversight of Design History Files (DHFs), ensuring alignment with product lifecycle activities, regulatory expectations, and design control requirements; lead updates, gap assessments, and audit readiness
• Drive root cause investigations and complex troubleshooting for sustaining issues
• Define experimental strategies and ensure application of robust scientific and statistical methodologies
• Lead advanced data analysis and interpretation to guide decision-making
• Provide technical oversight during scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing
• Influence product and process strategy, including formulation, raw material selection, and specifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Commercial) to support product lifecycle and compliance
• Identify and lead innovation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers, fostering technical development within the team
• Ensure high-quality documentation in compliance with GMP and design control requirements
• Contribute to intellectual property, publications, or technical differentiation strategies (where applicable)

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field required.
• Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Deep expertise in cell culture, IVF/ART media, or related life sciences
• Knowledge of IVF/ART media development is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of solution chemistry (pH, buffers, molarity, osmolality)
• Familiarity with GMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation skills
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently
• Good project management, organizational and follow-through skill set
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to translate technical concepts to diverse audiences
• High level of independence, accountability, and scientific judgment

As an employee of Cooper Surgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. Please visit us at  to learn more about Cooper Surgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at talent.a

The good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $158,570 to $211,426. The actual amount offered is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to location, skills and experience.

• Job Identification 11734
• Job Category Clinical Life Science
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Park Plaza Medical Office Building, Houston, TX, 77004, US (On-site)
• Company Cooper Surgical