Scientist, Biomaterials R&D, Synthes
Job Title: Scientist I
Department: Biomaterials R&D
Reports to: Director, Global R&D-Bone Substitutes
Location: Development Center
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job #09-403
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Scientist I will perform research and/or development activities in collaboration with others for R&D projects and programs.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform research and/or development activities in support of Synthes Biomaterials projects and programs
Provide detailed data, results, analyses, and summary reports to project and program teams
Conduct critical analysis of data and results
Recommend paths forward based on analysis of data and results
Participate in cross-disciplinary project and program teams
Understand and act on departmental, program, and project objectives
Participate in defining project objectives
Participate in defining program objectives
Conduct experiments and provide results and analyses in a timeline driven process
Independently design and execute experiments
Provide guidance and mentor more junior staff in areas of expertise
Participate in proof of principle testing to evaluate new technologies
Develop an in-depth knowledge of intellectual property in area of expertise and participate in the development of Synthes intellectual property
Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and to internal technical publications and presentations
Consider regulatory issues in decision making
Develop in-depth knowledge of specific scientific technologies
Demonstrate technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and independent thought
Participate in the evaluation of new technologies developed externally
Work with external partners including researchers, clinicians, and other companies
Work with internal partners in the global organization including business units and researchers
Travel requirements <5%
Will require working in a biosafety level 2 laboratory that is defined as work involving agents associated with human disease of moderate potential hazard to personnel and environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong knowledge of biological sciences, or material sciences.
Strong experience in conducting laboratory experiments
Minimum of 0-2 years experience in a research and/or development environment for PhD. Minimum of 5+ years experience in conducting research in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries for MS.
Skilled in Microsoft Power Point, Word, Excel, and standard experimental analysis software
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in biological, chemical, biomedical engineering, materials science or related discipline. MS in biological, chemical, biomedical engineering, material sciences or related discipline with exceptional experience and capabilities.
[Contact]
Kevin Joye
joye.kevin@synthes.com