Associate Scientist-Medical Device

Job type: Full-time

Hiring department: Research & Development

Date: February 20, 2024

Job Description:

ABOUT US

Cerapedics is a global, commercial-stage orthopedics company that aspires to transform the standard of care for bone repair by healing bones faster and at higher rates, without compromising safety, so that patients can live their healthiest life. Bone grafts, including Cerapedics’ products, are used in over four million annual spine, orthopedics, trauma and interventional procedures world-wide. Cerapedics’ product, i-FACTOR, is FDA PMA approved for cervical use in the United States. Cerapedics’ next-generation product is currently being evaluated in lumbar interbody fusion through ASPIRE, a pivotal FDA IDE study and has been granted a Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA. Cerapedics is headquartered in Westminster, CO.  

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an innovative company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, Cerapedics is hiring professionals like you!

Associate Scientist

Responsible for the execution of lab experiments under the guidance of senior R&D staff. Support the research work of more senior scientists and engineers. Oversee the management of lab supplies and equipment. Perform data analysis,  documentation, and present lab results to senior R&D staff. 

Specific Functions and Responsibilities:

· Work with senior staff to develop and execute test methods

· Design and execute experiments

· Analyze and present data

· Document work such that R&D activities can be preserved, understood by others, and used in support of FDA submissions and   any patent activities that may arise from the work. This includes maintaining laboratory notebooks as well as writing protocols               and reports.

· Follows procedure to ensure compliance with Design Control procedures as well as other FDA regulations and ISO13485 requirements.

· General lab maintenance

· Support other departments as needed

Education or Formal Training Required:

BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or medical technology and 2-5 years experience in a research lab. Experience in the medical device industry with knowledge of FDA GMP and GLP requirements, and the ISO13485 standard is preferred.

Qualifications Required: (knowledge, skills, abilities, initiative, judgment, etc.)

· General lab skills

· Data analysis ability, including use of various computer programs

· Sterile technique, including tissue culture experiments

· Ability to design experiments

· Strong writing and oral communication

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION (including, but not limited to):

• Medical and dental insurance,  group life insurance, 401k matching, long term disability, potential target bonus, paid time off.

SALARY RANGE: $70k-85k plus target bonus

EEO STATEMENT:

Cerapedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

EEO STATEMENT:

Cerapedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.