Senior Staff Scientist

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Position Overview

As a Senior Staff Scientist, Benchtop blood gas – critical care to support new product development activities   related to electrochemical biosensors/assays.  The Senior Staff Scientist, benchtop blood gas - critical care will integrate within priority areas of need to assure timely, focused deliverables aligned with strategic direction.  This role will support new product development initiatives through application of:

• Scientific rigor across all phases of the product development lifecycle
• Strong attention to detail and experimental design principles
• Proven problem-solving capabilities with a structured and methodical approach
• Extensive chemistry domain knowledge (e.g. electrochemistry, electrochemical sensing, material chemistry).

Key Responsibilities

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Senior Staff Scientist, Benchtop blood gas - Critical Care you will be responsible for:

• Enforcing scientific rigor and excellence across all stages of assay / sensor development, ensuring that research outputs are robust, reproducible, and clinically relevant.
• Driving scientific understanding of assay design by applying fundamental scientific principles and first-principles thinking to guide innovation, troubleshoot challenges, and optimize performance.
• Leading the development of novel electrochemical assays and processes for the benchtop blood gas product line with a focus on critical care applications.
• Resolving complex technical challenges with structured problem-solving approaches, leveraging Siemens Healthineers tools and processes where applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality systems in all research and development activities.
• Championing the use of statistical methods and data science practices to enable timely, data-driven decisions regarding assay design and performance.
• Mentoring and coaching junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, clinical, quality, marketing and regulatory teams to align scientific strategy with product development goals and patient needs.
   

Required Qualifications

• MSc or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science or a related field.
• 10 + years of experience with electrochemical devices and/or sensing technologies
• 5 + years working on R&D projects within the medical device industry
• Proven track record of successful product development, including product launch, design for manufacturing and technical problem-solving
• Strong understanding of FDA Design Controls, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
• Experience writing design documentation and specifications that meet regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory submissions and compliance
• Experience with in-vitro diagnostic assays

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