RESEARCH ENGINEER

Globus Medical•Audubon, PA

About The Position

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. Position Summary: The Research Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordination, successful execution, and publication of various research projects for surgeons, residents, product development, and FDA. While the majority of the job description may be related to biomechanical testing, the individual must be open to learning techniques related to histology, cell culture, imaging.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in a research environment in biomechanical and musculoskeletal areas, preferably with medical devices
Bachelors (or preferably Master’s Degree) in the Sciences / Engineering
Strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time

Responsibilities

Develops protocols with surgeons, PD personnel, and researchers
Plans and executes all mechanical, biomechanical, and basic research testing including designing fixtures, running the experiments, data analysis, report writing, submitting abstracts, preparing manuscripts, and documentation
Leads coordination of research project activities involving surgeons, PD personnel, and researchers including project kick-off meetings, follow-up, preparing specimens, and cadaver lab set-up
Works with PD, Sales & Marketing, and surgeons to identify biomechanical and basic science research projects
Assists in the planning, creation, and maintenance of a state-of-the art research laboratory with all necessary equipment
Coordinates with PD Project Manager to select surgeons for research and publications
Creates reports on the status of various projects
Ensures publication submissions deadlines are met and a steady stream of peer reviewed publications and podium presentations are generated from research
Aids in multi-disciplinary research endeavors including but not limited to histology, radiography, microscopy
Assists in product development and mechanical testing activities as required
Assists product development in design reviews and cadaver labs
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.