Research Scientist - Dover, United States - Zimmer Biomet

Description

As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world.

To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards.

This position is responsible for generating scientific evidence to support the development, launch and on-going maintenance of Zimmer Biomet lab customers and the test methods associated with the testing.

Responsibilities include developing research/lab protocols, managing research studies, collaboration with external lab partners, data analysis, reporting and presentations to both internal and external parties.

• Develop and execute protocols and perform project leadership and management for both lab research projects & customer requested studies.
• Perform data analysis for the purpose of supporting customer projects and test method validations (ie: presentations, technical memos and final reports).
• Collaborate with project teams to determine objective evidence needs to support new product testing.
• Support research efforts for ZB business sites, top ZB projects selected, training, internal/external audits, project management, data collection/monitoring, and project close-out.
• Lead Test Method Validation (TMV) & TMVE (exemption) development, execution & closure.
• Lead continuous improvement & cost reduction in relevant laboratory.
• Assist in yearly relevant procedure review, as necessary.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Experience with the conduct and execution of test method validations & project management. Experience with successful project management is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required.
• The ability to read, interpret and analyze data is required.
• The ability to effectively communicate through written and oral form is required, along with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong oral & written communication skills

• Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering is required.
• 0-3 years' experience in conducting research/lab studies in the medical device or healthcare industry is preferred.