Senior Biocompatibility / Toxicologist – Remote/Hybrid/Onsite

Research & Development             ·            Galway, County Galway, Ireland  •  Remote             ·             Full time

Locations: Galway, County Galway, Ireland • Remote

Job ID: 230004K1

Job Description

Medtronic

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress and deliver meaningful innovations

Our Purpose 

Within our Global Laboratory Services – Toxicology & Biocompatibility department in Medtronic, plc, we focus on ensuring the biocompatibility and patient safety of our products.  Bio/Toxicologists are directly involved in designing and directing biological evaluation studies to achieve this goal.  

Come for a job, stay for a career!

A Day in The Life Of:

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.    

• Provide biological safety assessment to achieve ISO 10993 compliance and to support product development activities.
• Provide guidance in the development of product and selection of materials to ensure that released designs meet biological safety requirements. The Toxicologist is responsible for the timely completion of technical deliverables.
• Prepares documentation of biological assessment efforts using sound scientific principles. Coordinates biological testing activities by partnering with MDT Physiological Research Laboratories, NAmSA, WuXi AppTec, or Toxikon as appropriate. Is the primary interface between MDT and external/internal service providers.
• Establishes and integrates risk management process as part of the biological evaluation program in a manner that complies with ISO 10993.
• Assesses the biological safety impact from manufacturing and supplier changes on patient-contacting devices.
• Consults on the biological safety impact from device field issues.
• Develops or identifies resources and provides training to aid product development activities with biological evaluation process (web-based biomaterials support, biomaterials testing databases).
• Mentors engineers.
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Travel requirement: Less than 10%

Key Skills & Experience: 

Must have minimum requirements:

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in biocompatibility and/or toxicology OR advanced degree in a science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in biocompatibility and/or toxicology.
   Nice to have:
• Master of Science degree in toxicology, physiology, or related discipline preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Able to apply advanced scientific principles.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly.
• Able to work in a team environment, including cross-functional teams, and exert influence without alienating others.
• In-depth knowledge of biological impact of foreign materials in the human body.
• Knowledge of applicable ASTM, ISO, FDA and EN standards. An in-depth understanding of ISO 10993 – Biocompatibility standard.
• Able to perform toxicological risk assessments. 
• Computer proficiency using word processors, spreadsheet, project management, and statistical software programs is required.

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package

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Travel: No

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