Scientist

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ipgjobs in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Scientist to lead several research projects under guidance from the Director of Research. The role requires strong hands‑on capabilities with optics, lasers and biophotonics, and a focus on how laser energy interacts with biological systems.

You will design and maintain experimental setups, document findings, generate relevant IP and publications, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Clinical, Regulatory and QA to verify new technologies and treatment

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience designing, building and maintaining experimental setups.
• Proficiency in optical/laser/biophotonics techniques.
• Ability to process large data sets and extract meaningful conclusions.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (AI experience a plus).
• Ability to translate results into reports and presentations.
• Familiarity with bio-interaction of energy (optical).
• Experience with MathCad, Matlab, databases, data processing, CAD tools.
• Travel 1-5% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experimental R&D to accelerate development of new products and technologies.
• Designs, builds, and maintains lab capabilities to meet project needs.
• Maintains knowledge of current products and uses it in research.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation; generates IP and publications.
• Interacts with other departments to advance projects.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Biophotonics skills

Statistical data analysis

AI tools experience

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Optics / Laser Physics related field

Tools

MATLAB

MathCad

SQL/Database programming

CAD tools

Job description

The Scientist will lead several research projects under guidance from Director of Research. Strong hands-on research capabilities and skills with emphasis on optics/lasers/biophotonics are essential. Main focus of the position is on investigating various aspects of interaction of laser energy with biological systems. This position is also responsible for assisting other departments (Manufacturing, Clinical, Regulatory, QA etc) in investigating, verifying, optimizing, and validating prospective technologies and treatment/evaluation concepts.

Duties:

• Conducts experimental research aimed at fastest development of new products and technologies
• Designs, builds, and maintains experimental lab capabilities to meet project development needs
• Develops, maintains, and leverages thorough working knowledge of the company's current products
• Prepares and maintains all necessary project documentation;
• Generates relevant IP and publications
• Interacts with other groups and departments of the company, both providing necessary assistance and utilizing their resources to move the projects forward
• Generates ideas and proposals for prospective R&D directions
• Keeps abreast with current knowledge on topics of relevance
• Analyzes and summarizes collected data, timely reports results, and adjusts research directions if necessary

Experience Desired:

• At least 2 years of R&D experience in industrial or academic environment

Essential Skills Required:

• Strong “hands-on” lab experience required with demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain experimental set‑ups as well as to perform scientific experiments
• Proficiency in basic optical/laser/biophotonics skills
• Ability to quickly statistically process and reduce to meaningful conclusions large volumes of experimental data
• Working knowledge of modern statistical analysis tools (AI experience desired)
• Demonstrated ability to transform experimental results/conclusions into written reports and presentations
• Familiarity with physical, biochemical, and/or biological aspects of interaction of biological systems with directed energy (in particular, optical)
• Experience with mathematical software (MathCad, MatLab), database programming tools, data processing tools, CAD tools
• Travel may be required 1-5 % of the time.

Education Required:

• Masters or PhD Degree in biomedical engineering, optics, laser physics or similar field

Personal Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication (English), and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to interact with customers, KOLs, consultants, and academic partners
• Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities is necessary
• Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.