Job Title - R&D Scientist II

Job Location - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description -

On site

Ability to test Materials:  must have TGA,DSC. Day will be half in the lab testing materials the other materials assessment. 

Education: BS or MS (preferred)+ professional work experience 
 

JOB SUMMARY: 

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

·         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:

B.S. or M.S. degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines.

Minimum 2 years direct laboratory experience.