Staff Scientist II

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Staff Scientist II position located in San Diego, CA. 9-month contract on W2. Full-time schedule at 40 hours per week. First shift.

• Function within the Toxicology Unit of Corporate Preclinical Development and Toxicology (CPDT) and support nonclinical laboratory investigations of medical devices and materials in accordance with GLP regulations and the BD CPDT Quality System.
• Serve as the local Subject Matter Expert (SME) addressing biocompatibility and nonclinical safety of medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and other relevant products produced by the client; contribute to the development of evaluation strategies and programs and prepare and review required documentation.
• Primarily support products in the MDS Business Segment(s) and project teams but may support other products and projects as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in toxicology or a closely related field and a minimum of 8 years of pre-clinical medical device development experience OR Master’s degree in toxicology or a closely related field and a minimum of 5 years pre-clinical medical device development experience OR PhD in toxicology or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 years pre-clinical medical device development experience, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Board certification in toxicology preferred (e.g., DABT, ERT).
• Experience in a GLP preclinical environment preferred.

• Working knowledge of computers (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Broad background in biology/biocompatibility, toxicology and analytical chemistry including familiarity with recent methodologies and evaluation techniques (e.g., ISO 10993 and related guidance).
• Experience in a US or EU medical device setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with national and international internal and external teams.
• Ability to multitask and operate effectively within a diverse work environment.
• Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills and customer focus while functioning independently as an SME.
• Excellent scientific written and verbal communication skills.

• Location:
  
  San Diego, CA
• Duration: 9 Months
• Total Hours per week: 40
• First Shift
• Client:
  Medical Devices Company
• Job Category:
  Research & Development