Principal Scientist, Biocompatibility
GE HealthcareSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Medical Devices, PharmaceuticalsIndustries
Requirements
- Hands-on technical experience in material selection, material sustainability, compendial testing – particularly for polymeric materials – pertinent to use in drug and device industry
- Expertise in materials science to perform gap assessments for medical device requirements
- Ability to perform technical analysis of materials incorporated into the design of simple and complex medical devices
- Ability to determine and communicate whether and how materials in the design meet regulatory and product requirements
- Experience leading material selection activities including compendial testing activities
- Experience leading material testing & qualification at in-house or external laboratories
- Experience with EP, USP compliance testing on disposables, packaging, and container closure materials and container systems
- Ability to apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise
Responsibilities
- Perform technical analysis of materials incorporated into the design of simple and complex medical devices
- Determine and communicate whether and how the materials in the design meet regulatory and product requirements
- Lead material selection activities including compendial testing activities
- Lead material testing & qualification at in-house or external laboratories in order to enable usage of the materials tested in drug and/or medical device products
- Lead and/or coordinate EP, USP compliance testing on disposables, packaging, and container closure materials and container systems
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders – e.g., technical SMEs, product owners as well as product management; participate and contribute to materials strategy discussions and provide technical assessments for near & long terms strategic imperatives
- Support the development and execution of strategies for subject matter expertise in materials characterization and assessment across business unit
- Conduct routine and non-routine research assignments to advance internal knowledge of materials and associated needs for product development and product lifecycle management
- Partner with colleagues in matters of subject expertise and participate in non-routine investigations to trouble-shoot and investigate challenges in the field and in product development
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Research Associate III position?
The position is full-time employment.
Is this role remote or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and expertise are required for this role?
The role requires hands-on technical experience in material selection, material sustainability, compendial testing for polymeric materials, materials science, and polymer science, particularly for drug and device industry applications.
What is the company culture like at Vantive?
Vantive fosters a community of focused, courageous people who don't settle for mediocre and are driven to improve patients' lives worldwide through meaningful innovations in vital organ therapies.
What makes a strong candidate for this Research Associate position?
Strong candidates will have hands-on experience in materials science, polymeric materials testing, compendial testing like EP and USP compliance, and the ability to independently lead material testing, qualification, and report authoring for medical devices with minimal supervision.
Vontive
Provides investment property mortgage solutions
About Vontive
Vontive provides investment property mortgages using technology to simplify and speed up the loan process. Their main product is a "bolt-on" technology that allows retail brands to easily launch their own mortgage services without needing programming skills. This no-code solution can be set up in just a few weeks, making it quicker for brands to offer mortgages. Vontive stands out from competitors by acting as a bridge between real estate investors, lenders, and capital providers, charging fees for their services that reduce traditional risks and inefficiencies in real estate financing. The company's goal is to modernize the investment real estate market by making the mortgage process more efficient and transparent for both retail brands and financial institutions.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$32.1MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
11-50Employees
