Science - Scientist I

Job#: 3042723

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a Scientist I. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to

Here are the details:

Position: Science - Scientist I

Location: Arbor Hills, MN

Project Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable Bases on Experience

Job Description:

The Scientist I has engineering/science education, basic technical skill set, and the ability to work in a team setting. Applies engineering/scientific skills and commitment to quality to execute experiments and complete data analysis in support of projects. He/she is gaining knowledge in scientific/engineering concepts, business practices, and core business principles.

Job Duties:

Remains knowledgeable of technologies (including relevant literature) within functional area.

Supports testing of new technologies and targets for research within functional area.

Generates data to support, posters, presentations, and internal documents.

Utilizes knowledge of legal boundaries surrounding information sharing and documenting may contribute to brainstorming intellectual property.

Develops an understanding of experiments/protocols (e.g. DOE) and design process; executes under direction; completes routine work independently within functional area.

Applies basic data analysis; develops understanding of more complex data analysis; identifies basic problematic issues with data; compares results with historical data.

Summarizes results, contributes to the generation of technical reports, and completes experimental paperwork/lab notebook documentation.

Develops methods and processes under direction from senior technical staff.

Participates as an extended team member for experimental execution.

Performs assigned routine experimental techniques and processes according to functional area.

Orders supplies and may submit sample requests as directed by more senior staff and per the SOP.

May perform equipment maintenance and generate and execute equipment IQ/OQ as needed.

Adheres to all EH&S procedures and general housekeeping SOPs.

Complies with site and department specific procedures on record keeping, use of logbooks, materials receiving, and inventory control.

Completes time records and reports projects allocated time.

May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.

Top Must-Haves:

Education/Experience/Skills a candidate must have to successfully perform the above duties/tasks.

BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)

2+ years of medical device experience

Self-motivation with a passion for solving problems

Hands-on approach to method development

Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline driven environment

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Computer skills, including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Prior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.

Quality System Requirements

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:

Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.

Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Preferred Qualifications:

Test Method development experience

Knowledge of Minitab.

Competent in Design of Experiments methodology (i.e. Design-Expert), scientific method, and statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab)

Strong problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.

Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.

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