Scientist II, Material Science

Terumo Neuro; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Neuro in Aliso Viejo, CA, is seeking a Scientist II, Material Science to apply technologies to medical products. You will perform test methods, analyze data, and develop technical documents in accordance with the quality management system.

Responsibilities include supporting feasibility studies, qualifying equipment, conducting in vitro/ex vivo/benchtop testing, and communicating with stakeholders as a scientific SME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or medical field.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree plus one year of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and prepare technical documentation.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility assessment of materials, processes, or technologies.
• Perform and optimize chemical/biological processes and characterization.
• Conduct in vitro, ex vivo, and benchtop testing and analyze data.
• Develop technical documents per quality management system.
• Qualify and maintain equipment and fixtures.
• Communicate with stakeholders as SME.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Technical documentation literacy

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, or medical field

Master’s degree in scientific, engineering, or medical field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Statistical software

Job description

14142BR

Job Description:

Support the application of technologies to medical products by performing and documenting test methods and processes, analyzing data, identifying equipment, and performing qualification. Explore and identify technologies that could become Terumo's core technologies in the future and support bringing such technologies to Terumo. Job duties:

• Support project teams to select and demonstrate the feasibility of alternative materials, processes, or technologies for medical products in feasibility and design control phases.

• Perform and optimize chemical/biological processes and utilize analytical techniques for characterization

• Perform in vitro, ex vivo, and/or benchtop testing and analyze test data.

• Develop technical documents, including, but not limited to, test methods, test protocols, test reports, and work instructions in accordance with quality management system requirements.

• Qualify and maintain equipment and fixture.

• Communicate with stakeholders as a technical/scientific SME.

• Explore new technologies with guidance from management (e.g., Director).

• Contribute to generating intellectual property and invention disclosures.

• May have oversight of junior staff members and train Technicians and Specialists as needed.

• As a moderately self-directed role, achieve project goals with minimal or moderate supervision.

• Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization.

• Perform additional duties related to business objectives as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or medical field.

2. Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience OR a master’s degree plus minimum one (1) year of relevant work experience.

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

4. Ability to read and prepare technical documentation.

5. Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and statistical software.

Desired Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in a scientific, engineering, or medical field.

2. Intermediate knowledge of medical product design, testing, chemical/biological reactions, and/or analysis.

3. Working experience in medical device quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)

Physical

• Extended periods of computer use.

• Extended periods of sitting or standing.

• Light lifting, up to 25 lbs.

• May be required within the position to be in an environment that can include radiation exposure (such as in Cathlabs).

• Some national and international travel may be required (<20%).

EEO

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Fair Chance Ordinance

If you are applying to perform work for Terumo Neuro in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Terumo Neuro reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Terumo Neuro will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Scientist II, Material Science

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.