Research Principal Scientist

Help shape the future of neuroscience by leading innovative research that supports next-generation stereotactic technologies used in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and neuro-endoscopy. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to collaborate with scientists, engineers, clinicians, and regulatory experts while driving research that directly influences groundbreaking medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific research supporting neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, neuro-endoscopy, and stereotactic technologies.
• Develop research strategies, study protocols, technical reports, and biological safety risk assessments.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for biological evaluations and ISO 10993 compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee laboratory studies and preclinical research activities.
• Conduct biocompatibility assessments and determine appropriate biological safety testing strategies.
• Support regulatory submissions with scientific documentation and technical justifications.
• Present research findings to internal leadership, regulatory bodies, and external scientific partners.
• Collaborate with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Engineering teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, research laboratories, CROs, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Provide scientific expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Science, Biology, Toxicology, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline required. PhD or DVM preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with significant directly related experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of medical device R&D experience focused on biological safety, risk assessment, or related scientific research.
• Experience with ISO 10993 biological evaluations and biological safety risk assessments.
• 3 to 5 years of neuroscience, tissue histology, or related preclinical research experience.
• Hands-on experience with preclinical in vivo research, including large animal studies.
• Experience supporting regulated medical device development.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Excellent scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $100 to $111 per hour
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Work on cutting-edge neuroscience and medical device technologies
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and multidisciplinary teams
• Make a direct impact on innovative products that improve patient outcomes
• Opportunity for long-term career growth

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility
• Up to 20% travel

Location: Jacksonville, FL (Onsite preferred. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered.)