Biocompatibility Engineerscientist Job In Munster

Job Description

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting biological safety risk assessments on medical devices in accordance with current regulations. Frequent communication with internal and external customers is expected. Both teamwork and individual contributions are valued. We can offer onsite/hybrid/remote working arrangements. Open to candidates across Ireland.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Biological Safety Risk Assessments and development of testing strategies for medical devices
2. Coordination of testing and assessments with external laboratories and consultants
3. Resource for biological evaluation of changes to current manufacturing processes as well as new manufacturing processes for new product development
4. Internal technical document creation and approval
5. Support complaints investigations, CAPAs, and other general technical support duties required within the team
6. Create Technical Reviews, specifications and other mandatory documents for regulatory submissions
7. Review and preparation of procedures to keep pace with standards development
8. Represent the company via presentations to groups of experts, societies, regulatory bodies and at international meetings
9. Help to develop and generate material for staff training and presentations
10. Maintain relevant scientific and medical knowledge by attending conferences, courses and meetings

Expected Areas of Competence

Has shown outstanding competencies in the following areas:

1. Application of ISO 10993 standards and EU MDR to medical devices
2. Working knowledge of analytical chemistry
3. Has completed training in area of biological safety and/or risk assessments
4. Prior experience with risk assessment of manufacturing materials
5. Has experience in conveying complex scientific topics in a clear and comprehensible fashion
6. Able to effectively resolve conflict between two or more parties
7. Strong problem-solving skills
8. Able to analyze all aspects of a situation, identify potential solutions, and implement the best solution in a timely manner
9. Goes beyond existing knowledge base and expands our understanding, methods, and procedures, leaving a base for others to utilize and build upon (trailblazing)
10. Demonstrates ability to balance needs of all departments to meet customer expectations and project schedules
11. Demonstrates an ability to utilize resources efficiently
12. Demonstrated ability to represent the company to accomplish objectives even during disagreements
13. Is professional, concise, and sensitive in accomplishing objectives
14. Is able to diplomatically negotiate with a requester regarding what they want in design, process, scope or timetable
15. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
16. Has ability to tailor the information to the audience and answer with confidence and authority scientific questions
17. Handles discussions of complex topics with confidence
18. Demonstrates ability to discuss sensitive information with and tailor communication style to listeners perspectives, including management, surgeons, and external contacts
19. Shows leadership skills and initiative

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum educational requirement is a BS in relevant scientific disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and/or toxicology. Minimum of 1 year experience in medical device research (Orthopaedic industry preferred).