Scientist II
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience
NICE TO HAVE:
• BS or MS in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Biochemical/Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Industry or academic experience in one or more of the following: Coating formulations, Drug Delivery, Polymer Chemistry, Coating/Surface Deposition Processes
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in medical device/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or academic thesis research
• Coating formulation development experience (polymer based coating formulations, drug delivery coatings, enzyme formulations etc)
• Exposure to various chemical & physical coating application processes (spray, spin, dip, die- etc)
• Knowledge of surface modification chemistries & techniques
• Knowledgeable in material characterization & Surface analysis techniques such as XPS, XRD, SEM FTIR, DSC, Raman, AFM Optical Microscopy, etc
• Experience with statistical analysis tools/techniques including DOE and associated software (Minitab, JMP, Design Expert etc)
• Experience in Drug delivery applications, pre-clinical testing & pharmacokinetics
• Highly self-driven & detail-oriented with good organization skills
• Results-oriented driver and deliverer with a hands-on, can-do mentality
• Out-of-the-box thinking in finding solutions to unexpected challenges
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.
ABOUT MEDTRONIC
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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 can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
EEO STATEMENT
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.