Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Senior Biocompatibility Specialist - Hybrid

Mahwah - NJ

Stryker is hiring a Senior Biocompatibility Specialist to support our Joint Replacement division.

In this role, you will support new product development and/or changes to medical devices currently on the market for biocompatibility/toxicology.

Work Flexibility: Hybrid.

This role requires reasonable proximity to our Stryker facility. You should be comfortable working 3 days onsite.

Who we want:

Meticulous documenters. Detail-oriented people who enjoy maintaining meticulous documentation of reports, metrics, proposals, and presentations.Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work, results-oriented, and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.Team-players. People who can collaborate globally and thrive when developing lasting interpersonal relationships.

What you will do: 

Support biocompatibility toxicological assessments, produce test data, and present results to cross-functional team.Lead departmental initiatives including owning tasks and engaging the team.Write technical and scientific documentation.Maintain communications with internal customers.Engage with cross functional teams including (RA, AO, Ops) to ensure business unit project timelines are met.Engage with team by supporting the development, maintenance, and improvements of the policies and procedures related to biocompatibility.Support root cause analysis, problem solving, and out-of-specification investigations.Own validation activities (i.e. product adoptions, testing plans, etc.).

What you need:

Required:

BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Toxicology or related discipline2+ years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical or chemical industry

Preferred:

MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Toxicology or related disciplineKnowledge of GDP, ANSI, AAMI, ISO, FDA, and USP guidelines related to biocompatibility assessments (i.e. ISO 10993, ISO 22442, etc).Ability to communicate in FrenchDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate and can prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability and desire to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment.Strong interpersonal skills including strong written and oral communication. Strong in critical and analytical thinking.Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation.Demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects. Demonstrated ability to work independently. 

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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