Teleflex · 1 week ago
Staff Scientist, Global Biocompatibility
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expTeleflex Incorporated is a global provider of medical technologies aiming to improve health and quality of life. The Staff Scientist, Global Biocompatibility role involves creating biocompatibility evaluations, overseeing testing activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to maintain patient safety.
CommercialHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Create Biocompatiblity Evaluations, determine rationales and test strategies to address the appropriate endpoints to ensure safety and comply with the relevant regulatory standards appropriate to the geographic region(s)
Collaborate with project teams to determine requirements that may be needed to aid in project feasiblity decisions
Work with Engineers, Scientists, Regulatory Affairs and other cross-functional team members to ensure the strategy for biological assessment is comprehensive and appropriate for scope of the project
Participate in gap assessments for any changes made in relevant standards documents
Primary point of contact for all assigned Project Teams, to provide clear and concise updates regarding the timing of all deliverables, updates as needed, and prompt notification of changes or unplanned activities that could impact the project
Outline testing plans and specifying the appropriate sample selection, as needed
Train appropriate company personnel on biocompatibility procedures as needed
Ensure company documentation related to biocompatiblity are maintained and updated with most current regulations, standards, and industry practices. Have proactive understanding of industry expectations and updates to standards
Indirectly mentor and develop technical staff (Biocompatibility Specialists)
Demonstrate awareness of overall global Teleflex vision and priorities; Create and implement new technologies and concepts to impact business; Implement and facilitate changes. Assume specific responsibilities for departmental operations, if needed
Develop and provide training to global Teleflex employees on key topics
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or other related science, with strong chemistry and/or biology background
Minimum of 5 years of experience, with a Bachelor's degree, creating medical device biocompatibility evaluations and managing biocompatibility projects
Minimum of 3 years of experience, with an advanced degree, creating medical device biocompatibility evaluations and managing biocompatibility projects
Expertise and knowledge in regulatory requirements for biocompatibility (ISO 10993, ISO 18652, CFDA, EU MDR, MHLW, GLP, GMP, ISO 17025, etc)
Biocompatibility Testing Knowledge of Methods (analytical chemistry, in vitro and in vivo biology)
Working knowledge of applying basic toxicology methodology (e.g. threshold of toxicological concern, selecting points of departure, estimating exposure dose)
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to communicate and operate effectively with multiple teams
Negotiation and strong problem solving skills
Ability to define, organize, and manage individual tasks
Able to create and review technical documentation
Interpersonal skills; working in a team and as an individual contributor
Foster a positive culture of growth, collaboration, and achievement across the organization
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD preferred
Company
Teleflex
Teleflex is a manufacturing company that designs and develops medical devices for the healthcare sector.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2016-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1990-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Liam Kelly
Chairman, President and CEO
Cameron Hicks
Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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