Biomechanics Research Engineer - MedTech & Publications

globusmedical; Lower Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Globus Medical in Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Research Engineer to plan and execute biomechanical and basic science research projects for surgeons, residents, product development, and FDA, with opportunities to learn histology, cell culture, and imaging.

You will design fixtures, run experiments, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and help publish peer-reviewed work while supporting cadaver labs and product development within regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a research environment in biomechanical and musculoskeletal areas, preferably with medical devices.
• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in the Sciences / Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develops protocols with surgeons, PD personnel, and researchers.
• Plans and executes mechanical, biomechanical, and basic research testing including designing fixtures, running experiments, data analysis, report writing, submitting abstracts, preparing manuscripts, and documentation.
• Leads coordination of research project activities involving surgeons, PD personnel, and researchers including project kick-off meetings, follow-up, preparing specimens, and cadaver lab set-up.
• Works with PD, Sales & Marketing, and surgeons to identify biomechanical and basic science research projects.
• Assists in the planning, creation, and maintenance of a state-of-the-art research laboratory with all necessary equipment.
• Coordinates with PD Project Manager to select surgeons for research and publications.
• Creates reports on the status of various projects.
• Ensures publication submissions deadlines are met and a steady stream of peer reviewed publications and podium presentations are generated from research.
• Aids in multi-disciplinary research endeavors including but not limited to histology, radiography, microscopy.
• Assists in product development and mechanical testing activities as required.
• Assists product development in design reviews and cadaver labs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Laboratory research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sciences / Engineering

Master's degree in Sciences / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Globus Medical in Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Research Engineer to plan and execute biomechanical and basic science research projects for surgeons, residents, product development, and FDA, with opportunities to learn histology, cell culture, and imaging.

You will design fixtures, run experiments, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and help publish peer-reviewed work while supporting cadaver labs and product development within regulatory guidelines.