Senior Research & Development (R&D) Scientist

CVRx, Inc. • Brooklyn Park, MN

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About The Position

As the Senior R&D Scientist, you will be a key contributor on the Research & Development team, focused on product research and design to support and enhance CVRx’s Barostim therapy. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to improve existing devices and to explore thoughtful, research-driven approaches to advancing the therapy. The position also provides technical support to field and clinical activities as needed, offering hands-on involvement across the product lifecycle. This is an opportunity for an experienced R&D engineer who enjoys applying scientific rigor, collaboration, and practical problem-solving to meaningful cardiovascular neuromodulation work.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in biomedical engineering with an emphasis in neurostimulation.
• 5+ years' experience as a research scientist or R&D engineer in the medical device, technology, or product development environment.
• Experience with basic statistics.
• Solid understanding/knowledge of product development practices and procedures in the medical device industry.
• Experience in establishing team goals and coordinating the activities of the team.
• Self-motivated, works well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to generate, evaluate and implement new product and process concepts.
• Experience working in an operating room setting.
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capability.
• Basic PC skills including Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in biomedical engineering with an emphasis in neurostimulation (cardiovascular, integrative, neurophysiology preferred) or equivalent experience (7+ years) in R&D of implantable neuro stimulation devices.
• Experience/knowledge in neural interfacing and electrode design for electrical stimulation of excitable tissue.
• Computational or systems modeling of physiological responses to stimulation.
• Research in the endovascular or cardiac therapy medical device industry.
• Signal processing of physiological signals and associated algorithm development.
• Experience/knowledge in electrochemical performance of chronically implanted electrode.
• Working knowledge of process validation methods and statistical techniques.
• Ability to provide work direction to other technical employees and consultants.
• Ability to conduct pre-clinical studies and/or human feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and report pre-clinical studies as well as human feasibility studies as needed.
• Analyze physiologic data and report key results.
• Develop intellectual property.
• Perform R&D support on both current and new product research and developmental projects. This includes identifying requirements, proposing designs, developing prototypes, as well as performing design development, testing, and verification activities as required.
• Document activities in writing, including protocols, reports, memos, and change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.
• Coordinate and/or perform analysis and troubleshooting of prototypes, products and equipment.
• Coordinate prototype builds and testing with internal or external shops, labs, and animal facilities.
• Interface with multiple disciplines/functional groups, including other R&D personnel, operations, quality, clinicals, regulatory, external suppliers, consultants, technical experts, and other outside resources.

Benefits

• CVRx is proud to offer competitive salaries and benefits plans.
• We offer a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and positivity, where challenging the status quo is welcomed, continuous learning is valued, and each of us has an opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting, purpose-driven startup environment while also having fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree