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Job 2719 - Scientist - Contract located near Minneapolis, MinnesotaMedical Engineering Consultants (MEC) support medical device and pharmaceutical companies to be more efficient and productive by providing resources, knowledge, and expertise to augment and supplement to their work. Our vision is to closely align our clients’ needs with the best resources available in the marketplace. We take proactive, preventative, and corrective action and create a roadmap for ongoing future improvement by identifying, integrating, and executing sustainable solutions that validate processes, ensure fully compliant quality systems, and close gaps between current and FDA expected stages.MEC offers companies short or long-term support — from high-end leaders, managers and consultants to skill-set Engineering staff and SME’s (Subject Matter Experts).MEC's mission is to inspire positive cultural change from within, and always exceed our clients’ expectations.OnsiteJob PurposeThe Scientist has engineering/science education basic technical skill set and the ability to work in a team setting. Applies engineering/scientific skills and commitment to quality to execute experiments and complete data analysis in support of projects. He/she is gaining knowledge in scientific/engineering concepts, business practices and core business principles.Job DutiesRemains knowledgeable of technologies including relevant literature within functional area.Supports testing of new technologies and targets for research within functional area.Generates data to support poster presentations and internal documents. Utilizes knowledge of legal boundaries surrounding information sharing and documenting, may contribute to brainstorming for intellectual property. Develops an understanding of experiments/protocols e.g. DOE and design/process, executes under direction, completes routine work independently within functional area.Applies basic data analysis, develops understanding of more complex data analysis, identifies basic problematic issues with data, compares results with historical data.Summarizes results, contributes to the generation of technical reports and completes experimental paperwork/lab notebook documentation.Develops methods and processes under direction from senior technical staff.Participates as an extended team member for experimental execution.Performs assigned routine experimental techniques and processes according to functional area.Orders supplies and may submit sample requests as directed by more senior staff and per the SOP.May perform equipment maintenance and generate and execute equipment IQ/OQ as needed.Adheres to all EHS procedures and general housekeeping SOPs.Complies with site and department specific procedures on record keeping use of log books, materials, receiving and inventory control.Completes time records and reports, projects allocated time.May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.Quality System RequirementsIn all actions demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.For those individuals that supervise others the following statements are applicable:Assures that appropriate resources personnel tools etc. are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to tour client's Quality Policy.Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.Education/Experience/SkillsCandidate must have to successfully perform the above duties/tasks. - BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry or a related Engineering field2 years of medical device experience - Self-motivation with a passion for solving problemsHands-on approach to method developmentAbility to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply both orally and in writing Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline driven environmentTeam player with excellent interpersonal skillsComputer skills including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe AcrobatPrior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.Preferred QualificationsTest Method development experienceKnowledge of Minitab.Competent in Design of Experiments methodology i.e. Design-Expert, scientific method and statistical analysis software i.e. MinitabStrong problem-solving skills.Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.MEC does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.Sponsorship is not available for this positionCheck us out at www.medicalengineeringconsultants.comAAP/EEO DFWPReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.