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

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%.

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