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Sakura Finetek USA · 1 day ago

Scientist

Torrance, California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Sakura Finetek USA is a leader in tissue-based research, and they are seeking a Scientist to join their Tissue Based Research group. The role involves driving product development and design updates, managing projects through all phases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and compliance with regulatory standards.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conceives original ideas for new products/product improvements, works to introduce them into practice

Develops and refines product solutions by defining requirements, generating concepts, and demonstrating concept feasibility and functionality

Provides project management support to TBR development projects as required

Ensures designs meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements and international standards, cost, quality, manufacturability, usability, reliability, etc

Shows proficiency in the application of design controls and development processes, and supports project management functions such as scope definition and prioritization

Researches and analyzes scientific & technical information, including intellectual property. Translates the results & conclusions of this work into patentable ideas/proprietary technology and tangible product development activities

Understands and evaluates complex scenarios and makes recommendations to management regarding product development decisions

Develops experiments, product ideas, concepts, and product development paths based on structured, scientific, and engineering approaches. Develops creative ideas and applies out-of-the-box thinking

Works with external collaborators on complex scientific/technology/development projects

Meets Operations budget

Evaluates data from instruments and experiments using statistical methods and a scientific/engineering-minded approach. Draws conclusions based on data and objective results from scientific evidence and calculations

Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing product development work. Makes data-driven decisions

Prioritizes tasks by distinguishing urgent from important tasks and assesses cost/benefit trade-offs

Conducts feasibility and other studies regarding new and modified designs

Identifies and resolves technical and commercial challenges to meet aggressive, new-product delivery timelines

Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development

Identifies, qualifies, and implements relevant new technologies and experimental procedures

Works with management to formulate project plans and timelines

Works in a multi-disciplined scientific environment

Provides troubleshooting for instrument and reagent related problems

Participates on task forces and business or technical meetings

Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Manages design projects, identifies and mitigates high-risk tasks, communicates schedules to stakeholders, and drives projects to completion in a timely manner

Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the development process, negotiates timelines and deliverables

Leads effective communication efforts with internal and external stakeholders regarding status, timing, budgetary, and design issues that impact the project

Leads design reviews and ensures on-time completion of Design Control deliverables

Presents technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes, design reviews, presentations and other means of communication

Keeps senior management informed by creating meaningful report summaries of development activities on a regular basis

Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Provides technical and project-related direction and instruction to product development team members

Participates in efforts associated with continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and other organizational capability initiatives

Adheres to technical compliance and risk assessment/management practices

Follows GLP and GMP Guidelines

Is in compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations

Participates in audits

Provides clear and concise technical information in experimental notebooks

Keeps senior management informed by creating meaningful summaries of developmental results

Interacts with supervisor and team members in a professional and proactive manner

Qualification

Product developmentData analysisProject managementMedical device experienceStatistical methodsTechnical writingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Ph. D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, the Biological or Medical Sciences, or related subject area; an M.S. degree combined with experience may be considered

At least 1 - 2 years of experience with a PhD degree or 5+ years of experience with a MS degree in an academic or professional environment

Demonstrated experience as a technical lead for product development (or similar) activities is a plus

Ability to adapt to changing business requirements by adjusting project plans as needed

Data analysis experience with proficiency in analytical tools such as R, Minitab, Python, etc

Working knowledge of principles of statistics

Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Effective planning and organizational skills to independently drive product development and improvement projects

Requires clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; good technical writing skills; attention to detail; good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Preference is given to (at least some of) this experience having been gained in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or FDA regulated laboratory environment

Experience in pathology, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, histology, biotechnology, or reagent optimization is a plus

Company

Sakura Finetek USA

Sakura Finetek, USA is a provider of online services and technological solutions.

Founded in 1986

Torrance, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.sakuraus.com/

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