Job Function:
R&D Product Development
Job Sub Function:
Materials/Biomaterials Science
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
About Orthopaedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at
We are searching for the best talent for Biomaterials RD Engineer to be based out of West Chester, PA.
Purpose:
Helps lead the design and development of new implants and instrumentation and/or support in-market products through their product life-cycle within a cross-functional project team. This includes communication with customers, e.g., Health Care Professionals and marketing, understanding of clinical issues, defining the design parameters, and ensuring the product which is provided to the customer meets functional requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- The Research and Development Engineer-Engineer will work with team members in the design, development, raw material and supplier selection, process development efforts, and assist in identifying manufacturing technologies to generate novel biomaterial solutions to meet unmet needs and fill gaps in our portfolio.
- Synthetic and animal-derived or human-derived materials may be investigated.
- Experience in high temperature ceramic, chemically bonded ceramic reactions, polymer chemistry, and composite design are preferred.
- Must stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in materials science, contributing to thought leadership and innovation.
- Prepare and present technical reports, research findings, and make recommendations to stakeholders.
- Exercise technical judgment in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments, and use professional concepts to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
- Tests materials to determine conformance to specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat/cold and recommends them for reliable performance in various environments.
- Tests products to ensure all quality and safety standards are met.
- Maintain a laboratory notebook and other technical documentation according to required guidelines.
- This position requires work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab
- Responsible for the design and development aspects of a project, participate on cross-functional project teams through all phases of the product development/design control process, and assist the project leader with planning and executing projects or portions of a project through product launch, commercialization, and post market surveillance.
- Technically lead small projects with oversight, and/or will work closely with the project leader, members of the project core team (marketing, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, testing, supply chain etc.) and surgeons to define design inputs and employ rapid and conventional prototyping and other available technologies.
- Support generating documentation of clinical and surgical technique observations to create meaningful design solutions. The candidate will also be involved with development and execution of design verification and validation plans and testing and will support regulatory processes for global registration efforts.
- Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
- Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
- For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
- You will be trained on Analytical Test Equipment (SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR, etc) over time and become the in-house expert for analyses for groups within the organization.
- Performs other duties assigned as needed (calibration liaison, equipment PM, RIM, etc.)
Qualifications/Requirements:
- BS in degree in Ceramic Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. An MS in the fields listed for BS with less years’ experience may be suitable.
- 2 years of experience including internship and Co-op in the design and development of medical devices, mechanical products, or biomechanical systems is preferred.
- Experience in medical device industry and knowledge of Regulatory Design Controls is desirable.
- Experience in formulation of materials suitable for implantation, understanding analytical characterization of materials, perform mechanical or chemical testing following Standard methods (ISO, ASTM, USP, etc.), and have general laboratory proficiency to conduct scientific investigations and evaluate device performance.
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong prioritization and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills for presentations and team meetings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Biofabrication, Biological Sciences, Biomaterials, Biostatistics, Communication, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Feasibility Studies, Preclinical Research, Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Report Writing, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$76,000.00 - $121,900.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
