Research and Development Scientist {167927}

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: R&D Scientist II

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $41.67 per hour

Position Overview:

The R&D Scientist II reports directly to the R&D staff engineer and is responsible for delivering technical excellence in the area of applied material/chemical/biological sciences within the Specimen Management (SM) Business Unit R&D organization. The R&D Scientist II will drive activities supporting the development, verification, and continued performance of specimen management solutions for clinical diagnostic markets. Specific areas of focus may include: participating in cross-functional team discussions and providing functional inputs; preparing samples/prototypes for internal or external analysis; developing and executing test protocols and documenting results with guidance from manager or senior personnel; conducting root cause analysis under supervision for product development and sustaining engineering activities; maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represents the R&D function as an Extended Team member in support of large technology and product development programs.
• Design and execute experiments that further the development, verification, and evidence generation efforts across all assigned programs and projects.
• Document and build technical knowledge within assigned business areas; with guidance, explore and recommend solution concepts and principles when applicable.
• Drive aspects of product development work streams under guidance including but not limited to Requirements Management, Design Verification, and Design Transfer to Manufacturing for applicable assignments.
• Ensure program success by working cross functionally with R&D-Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
• Participate in intellectual property growth; submit patent applications and Invention Disclosure Records.
• Works under general and specific direction from manager and senior personnel to determine or develop potential approaches to solutions.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices, all relevant lab operational procedures, and actively participate in maintaining the setting and functionality of SM R&D laboratories and equipment.
• Mentor and train junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Travel as required to conferences, manufacturing sites, customer visits, etc

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Expected to be conversant in specific core competency areas and work to build skills in these areas (dependent on specific role/requirements within the R&D SM organization; for example biological sciences would include coagulation, clinical chemistry, hematology, etc., material sciences would include FTIR, TGA, DSC etc.).
• Experience with handling clinical specimens (particularly human blood) is desired; blood borne pathogen safety training is necessary and will be provided.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, and experience with statistical analysis tools is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable with complex team matrices.
• Strong learning agility to facilitate strengthening core competency areas.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and willing to take hands-on work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters Degree or PHD degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of direct laboratory experience post-graduation.

Please apply or contact: Chris Meyer | cmeyer@alinestaffing.com