Staff Scientist I

Responsibilities

• Participating in New Product Development projects team/Innovation and sustaining projects meetings as an SME, providing biocompatibility and other CPDT related inputs.
• Review and processing of change control submissions/change documentation.
• Serve as Sponsor Representative for biocompatibility and chemistry studies and contribute to design, execution, and interpretation of preclinical, biocompatibility, chemistry and toxicological evaluation programs for medical devices within BD.
• Author, Review and/or approve Biological Evaluation Plans and Biological Evaluation Reports to support regulatory filings such as 510(k), EU MDR and global submissions for BD products.
• Participation in AAMI ISO 10993 Standards Committees and other Industry consortia to represent CPDT Tox and provide inputs on behalf of BD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in toxicology or a closely related field required, and 4 to 6 years of pre-clinical medical device development experience OR Master's degree in toxicology or a closely related field and 2 to 3 years pre-clinical medical device development experience.
• A broad background in biology/biocompatibility, toxicology and analytical chemistry including familiarity with recent methodologies and evaluation techniques (i.e., ISO 10993 and related guidances).
• Experience in an FDA-regulated medical device setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with national and international, internal and external teams.
• Must be able to multitask and operate effectively within a diverse work environment.
• Must be team oriented and have strong interpersonal skills and customer focus while functioning independently as an SME at the Salt Lake City, Raleigh, or Franklin Lakes location.
• Excellent scientific written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Health and Well-being Benefits
• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance
• Other Well-being Resources
• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
• Baxter 401(k) Plan
• Baxter Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance
• Life Balance Programs
• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Education assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Pay

$117,800.00 - $188,600.00 USD Annual

Schedule

At BD, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required.