Advanced Research Scientist
About The Position
As an Advanced Research Scientist in Advanced Wound Care at Solventum, you will support product development, evidence generation, and technology evaluation projects. You will learn and apply microbiological, biochemical, and cell-based techniques; develop and execute biological test methods; and assess the performance of internal and competitive products, including antimicrobial materials and wound-healing technologies. The role involves documenting experiments in a manner suitable for claims support and regulatory-aligned records, and communicating study findings to technical and non-technical audiences in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. You will also support laboratory operations, including inventory management, study documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is hybrid, with four days per week onsite in Eagan, Minnesota, and may involve up to 10% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance is not authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, or another relevant science or engineering field with a strong emphasis on biological sciences, plus two years of experience in a medical device or other relevant setting in a private, public, government, or military environment; OR high school diploma/GED plus six years of relevant experience in a medical device or other relevant setting.
- Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying statistical methods to experimental data.
- Familiarity with design control principles related to product development.
- Experience developing, optimizing, and executing microbiological test methods.
- Experience in aseptic technique.
- Understanding of experimental design, data analysis, and technical writing, with the ability to communicate scientific results clearly to diverse audiences.
- Experience maintaining laboratory notebooks and documenting experimental results according to established procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of GLP principles, including accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with established procedures and SOPs.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply microbiological, biochemical, and cell-based techniques to support product development, evidence generation, and technology evaluation projects.
- Develop, optimize, and execute biological test methods to understand and compare the performance of internal and competitive products, including antimicrobial materials and wound-healing technologies.
- Generate, document, and maintain accurate experimental records suitable for claims support and regulatory-aligned documentation.
- Design, execute, analyze, and report experimental studies.
- Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders while working with interdisciplinary teams.
- Support laboratory operations, including inventory management, study documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Paid absences
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
