Medical Affairs Research Associate

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Medical Affairs Research Associate Scientist for a long-term engagement with one of our Global MedTech clients. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Medical Affairs Research Associate Scientist
Department: Medical Affairs/Science
SUMMARY:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently works on in-vivo and bench models for the investigation of cardiac products and how they perform in a simulated clinical use setting.

Independently identifies data outliers, prepares data for statistical analysis for in-vivo study data
Assists in in-vivo protocol execution, may develop or be a part of developing new processes/test fixtures or methods for medical device testing
Interfaces with internal customers within R&D, Medical Safety, and Quality
May be asked to assist in model development for proper statistical analysis of in-vivo, clinical, and other parametric datasets
May be asked to assist in the production of mathematical and/or computational
modeling of cardiac systems using electromechanical design and controls
Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental
compliance as well as develop a strong working knowledge of design controls and quality assurance standards of procedure.

Has a working knowledge of good laboratory practices and operating room procedures
Willingness to develop an understanding of cardiac electrophysiology procedures and the products used
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Experience in working with soft tissue (handling, histology and fixation, including staining and dissection).

Previous experience with Bioinstrumentation laboratory equipment. Experience in working with large animal (porcine/ovine, etc.) and bench top models.

Experience with preparing technical information for publication Experience in performing literature searches to inform study protocol guidelines
Strong working knowledge of statistical models and interpretation
Strong working knowledge with all of the programs listed: Microsoft office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), statistical analysis tools (such as SAS or Minitab, R, SPSS), and working knowledge of Mathematical modeling MATLAB software or Prism
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum MS in the Sciences or Engineering or equivalent from an accredited Laboratory Science program, College or University.

At least 5-8 years of Laboratory experience (Industry and/or Hospital); and/or related medical device development experience and/or training is required. Experience in cardiology, cardiac biophysics and anatomy are preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Computer skills strongly required. Good written and oral English communication skills essential.
Weekends, Domestic travel will be required at least 40%.