Research Scientist

MANTU GROUP SA; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

MANTU GROUP SA seeks a Research Scientist to drive identification, assessment, and development of neuro-oncology and neuro technology solutions. You will support biological safety evaluation, preclinical work, and cross-functional product development for a portfolio of neuro-specific medical devices.

Ideal candidates have strong neuroscience, safety, and medical device R&D backgrounds, with experience in neurotech, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, or neuro-endoscopy environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required; PhD or DVM preferred.
• 5+ years in industry; neuroscience/preclinical experience.
• 3–5 years of neuro research; in vivo preclinical experience.
• 5+ years in medical device R&D with biological safety risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support neuro medical device research and stereotactic integration projects.
• Coordinate preclinical studies and safety assessments per ISO 10993.
• Develop and approve protocols, reports, and safety risk assessments.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions with biological safety expertise.
• Serve as biological evaluation SME across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Present findings to stakeholders, labs, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and collaborators.
• Support additional neuro-related research as needed.

Skills

Neuroscience

Biological Safety

Preclinical Research

In Vivo Research

Medical Device R&D

Project Management

Education

Master's degree

PhD or DVM preferred

Bachelor's with experience

Tools

Biocompatibility testing

ISO 10993 testing

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
• Proven project management experience

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.

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