R&D Scientist

Job Title: Scientist - Medical DeviceDuration: 12+ Months (Possible extension)Location: Maple Grove, MN 55369Onsite Role Responsibilities:The Scientist I has engineering/science education, basic technical skill set, and the ability to work in a team setting.Remains 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, posters, 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 EH&S 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.Education/Experience:BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)2+ years of medical device experienceHands-on approach to method developmentAbility to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writingComputer skills, including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe AcrobatPrior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.Preferred:Test Method development experienceKnowledge of Minitab.Competent in Design of Experiments methodology (i.e. Design-Expert), scientific method, and statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab)