Scientist I

Canon Recruiting Group; Maple (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Recruiting Group is seeking a Scientist I to support engineering and biology projects at Arbor Lakes, MN. The role involves executing experiments, data analysis, and documentation for a 12-month assignment, starting with a pay rate of $37 per hour, paid weekly, and a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

You will work in a team, develop methods, and contribute to reports and posters while learning core business practices and quality processes in a medical device setting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Biology or Chemistry (or related field).
• 2+ years of medical device experience.
• Self-motivation with a problem-solving mindset.
• Hands-on approach to method development and data analysis.
• Strong communication, writing, and multitasking abilities.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a timeline-driven environment.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience documenting tests via lab notebooks or reports.

Responsibilities

• Remains knowledgeable of technologies and relevant literature in the area.
• Supports testing of new technologies and targets for research.
• Generates data to support posters, presentations, and reports.
• Respects legal boundaries for information sharing and documentation.
• Under direction, executes experiments and DOE protocols; performs routine work independently.
• Applies basic data analysis and compares results with historical data.
• Summarizes results and contributes to technical reports and lab notebooks.
• Develops methods under supervision and participates in experimental execution.
• Performs routine experimental techniques and processes per SOP.
• Orders supplies and submits sample requests as directed.
• May perform equipment IQ/OQ and basic maintenance.
• Follows EH&S procedures and site/department record-keeping practices.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Project management

Team player

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Minitab

Design-Expert

Job description

Position: Scientist I

Location: Arbor Lakes, MN

Assignment: 12 months

Pay Rate: $37/HR, Paid Weekly

Shift Availability: Monday – Friday, from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Job Purpose

The Scientist I has engineering/science education, basic technical skill set, and the ability to work in a team setting. Applies engineering/scientific skills and commitment to quality to execute experiments and complete data analysis in support of projects. He/she is gaining knowledge in scientific/engineering concepts, business practices, and core business principles.

Job Duties

• Remains knowledgeable of technologies (including relevant literature) within functional area.
• Supports testing of new technologies and targets for research within functional area.
• Generates data to support, posters, presentations, and internal documents.
• Utilizes knowledge of legal boundaries surrounding information sharing and documenting; may contribute to brainstorming for intellectual property.
• Develops an understanding of experiments/protocols (e.g. DOE) and design process; executes under direction; completes routine work independently within functional area.
• Applies basic data analysis; develops understanding of more complex data analysis; identifies basic problematic issues with data; compares results with historical data.
• Summarizes results, contributes to the generation of technical reports, and completes experimental paperwork/lab notebook documentation.
• Develops methods and processes under direction from senior technical staff.
• Participates as an extended team member for experimental execution.
• Performs assigned routine experimental techniques and processes according to functional area.
• Orders supplies and may submit sample requests as directed by more senior staff and per the SOP.
• May perform equipment maintenance and generate and execute equipment IQ/OQ as needed.
• Adheres to all EH&S procedures and general housekeeping SOPs.
• Complies with site and department specific procedures on record keeping, use of log books, materials receiving, and inventory control.
• Completes time records and reports projects allocated time.
• May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.

Quality System Requirements

• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
• For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:
• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Education/Experience/Skills a candidate must have to successfully perform the above duties/tasks.

• BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)
• 2+ years of medical device experience
• Self-motivation with a passion for solving problems
• Hands-on approach to method development
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline driven environment
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Prior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Test Method development experience
• Knowledge of Minitab.
• Competent in Design of Experiments methodology (i.e. Design-Expert), scientific method, and statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab)
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.
• Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Use of computers and technology

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