Research Scientist

AMARIS GROUP SA; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Internal Academy training

Global collaboration

Job summary

Amaris Consulting seeks a Research Scientist to advance neuro technology products, evaluate safety, and drive preclinical research across cross‑functional teams in a hybrid Jacksonville setting.

The role emphasizes neuroscience, biological safety, and regulatory readiness within medical device development, offering collaboration with global teams and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, biology, toxicology, materials science or related field is required.
• PhD or DVM is preferred; Bachelor’s with significant relevant experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of research experience in neuroscience or preclinical areas are expected.
• 3–5 years of hands-on preclinical in vivo research, including large animal models.
• 5+ years in medical device R&D with biological safety risk assessment responsibilities.
• Strong experience with biological safety assessments and regulated product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support research activities for neuro medical device development, including stereotactic integration.
• Coordinate preclinical studies, biological safety assessments, and ISO 10993 testing programs.
• Develop, review, and approve study protocols, reports, and safety risk assessments.
• Support regulatory submissions with biological safety content and scientific expertise.
• Serve as SME for biological evaluation across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders, KOLs, labs, and regulators.

Skills

Neuroscience

Biological safety

Medical device R&D

Regulatory content support

Education

Master's in neuroscience/biomedical sciences

PhD or DVM preferred

Bachelor's with relevant experience

Job description

We are seeking a Research Scientist to support the identification, assessment, and development of new and existing neuro-oncology, neuro-endoscopy, neurosurgery, and stereotactic-integrated neuro technologies. This role serves as a scientific and technical resource across biological safety evaluation, preclinical research, and cross-functional product development activities for a portfolio of neuro-specific medical devices. Priority will be given to candidates with a strong background in neuroscience, biological safety, and medical device R&D, ideally from neurotechnology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neuro-endoscopy, or other advanced medical device environments.

Location: Jacksonville (Florida, US)
Work Mode: Hybrid
Contract Type: C2C
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility available

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support research activities and technical investigations for neuro medical device development, including new and sustaining products with stereotactic integration
• Coordinate, initiate, and track preclinical/laboratory studies, biological safety assessments, and testing programs, including biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993
• Develop, review, and approve scientific documentation, including study protocols, reports, and biological safety risk assessments
• Contribute biological safety content and scientific/technical expertise supporting regulatory submissions
• Serve as the subject matter resource for biological evaluation activities across cross-functional teams (research, marketing, global sales, medical information) and external partners
• Present research findings, technical reviews, and data to internal stakeholders, KOLs, laboratories, and regulatory bodies
• Support and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders and external collaborators
• Contribute to additional neuro-related research activities based on business and project needs

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (neuroscience, biomedical science, biology, toxicology, materials science, or related field) required; PhD or DVM preferred. Bachelor's degree with significant directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
• Typically requires: Master's + 5 years relevant industry experience, or PhD/DVM + 3 years relevant industry experience, or Bachelor's + 10 years relevant experience
• 3–5 years of research experience in neuroscience, tissue histology, or related preclinical research areas
• 3–5 years of hands-on preclinical in vivo research experience, including large animal model testing
• 5+ years of experience in medical device R&D with responsibility for biological safety risk assessment, or equivalent depth of experience based on degree level
• Strong experience with biological safety assessments and regulated product development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting regulated product development and cross-functional research programs
• Background in neurotechnology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, or neuro-endoscopy environments

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting isan independent technologyconsulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here’s what our recruitment process looks like:

• Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
• Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
• Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem‑solving scenario, etc.
• As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
• We look forward to meeting you!