Job Description

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A Day in the Life

The Materials Scientist (MS) role will provide strategy and support material-related biological evaluation requests. This position will support materials-related assessments to support biocompatibility assessments including supporting the biocompatibility of devices at the end of their shelf-life, impact of sterilization on final, finished device, impact of change management on materials, etc. The MS will support new work requests, coordinate with cross-functional members from R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Planning, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs during product development activities. The material scientist would support toxicologists and biocompatibility subject matter experts to improve the biological evaluation process and biological evaluations. The MS will support materials-related biocompatibility requests, support regulatory submissions by strengthening biocompatibility evaluations, and collaborate cross subject matter experts across Medtronic. Examples of the activities within the roles and responsibilities of the MS position include:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

\xc2\xb7 Material-Related Strategies \xe2\x80\x93 Attending project team meetings, as needed, and review project information to assist with material selection and develop biological evaluation strategies.

\xc2\xb7 Material-Related Rationales \xe2\x80\x93 Write rationales and assessments for material stability at the end of shelf-life, sterilization modality/parameter changes, and material impact evaluations for material changes. Work with fellow subject matter experts to determine appropriate test strategies for biological evaluations. Assessing new materials for new product development(NPD) and alternate materials for exiting products(marketed devices).

\xc2\xb7 Biological Endpoint Testing Support \xe2\x80\x93 Work with GLS-Tox/Biocomp SMEs to troubleshoot test outcomes by applying material science knowledge and support how chemical constituents can impact testing or cause negative results.

\xc2\xb7 Database Building \xe2\x80\x93 Tracking deliverables and creating a database of material literature to make building rationales, forecasting testing results, etc. more efficient. Engage with enterprise-level teams to bring biocompatibility focus to material selection in product design.

\xc2\xb7 Material compatibility report preparation, review and submission

\xc2\xb7 Hazardous materials assessment of materials & preparing rationale report preparation.

\xc2\xb7 Working on REACH, SVHC, RoHS, and hazardous substances management as per EU and US regulations

\xc2\xb7 Understanding in failure analysis techniques such as Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, XRD, SEM, EDS, FIB, FTIR, GCMS etc.

\xc2\xb7 Understanding and experienced in materials characterization techniques like FIB/SEM/TEM, EDS, FTIR, CT/XRay etc.

\xc2\xb7 Understanding and experience in FTIR, GCMS, Ion Chromatography, TGA, DSC technique etc.

\xc2\xb7 All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.

\xc2\xb7 Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.

\xc2\xb7 All other duties as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements :

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

\xe2\x80\x8bMinimum Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree\xe2\x80\x8b in Chemistry or in Applied sciences.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

\xc2\xb7 \xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bBachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 5+ years of experience or

\xc2\xb7 Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 3+ years of experience in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelor\'s degree in a science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in medical devices, cosmetics, petrochemicals or pharmaceutical domain or advanced degree in a Material science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in biocompatibility and/or toxicology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\xc2\xb7 PhD in Chemistry or allied discipline with relevant work experience in medical devices industry.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Nice to Have

• Relevant work experience in medical devices industry.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Able to apply advanced scientific principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly.
• Able to work in a team environment, including cross-functional teams, and exert influence without alienating others.
• In-depth knowledge of biological impact of foreign materials in the human body.
• Knowledge of applicable ASTM, ISO, FDA and EN standards. An in-depth understanding of ISO 10993 \xe2\x80\x93 Biocompatibility standard.
• Computer proficiency using word processors, spreadsheet, project management, and statistical software programs is required.

Customer focused-mindset

• Must be able to work in a team environment, including cross-functional teams, and exert influence without alienating others.

\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\xa2 Unimpeachable integrity.

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About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let\xe2\x80\x99s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Nov 2, 2023
• Travel: No

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