We are looking for an experienced Research Scientist 1/Senior Research Scientist in our Study Directors – Drug Safety Evaluation department on the Surgery and Efficacy team located at our site in Mattawan, MI.

A Research Scientist 1 – Surgery and Efficacy serving as a study director (SD) is responsible for overseeing study conduct of preclinical efficacy and/or toxicology studies within the Surgery and Efficacy product line assigned by test facility management (TFM) within safety assessment; overseeing protocols/study plans; coordinating with technical teams for execution of studies, including establishing study schedules, verifying that standard operating procedures (SOPs) are available and adhered to, overseeing data recording and reporting, and verifying that regulatory requirements/expectations are met. The individual in this role interprets preclinical toxicity studies, evaluates and prepares reports from the data collected during these studies, communicates with sponsor representatives, and initiates contact with potential clients. May  be involved with development of new technologies/procedures.

A Senior Research Scientist – Surgery and Efficacy serving as a study director (SD) is additionally an established key scientist in at least one area of expertise, evaluates and prepares reports from the data collected during these studies, communicates with sponsor representatives, and initiates contact with potential clients. Required to manage departmental and procedural projects contributing to company growth (scientific and capabilities).

The following are minimum requirements related to the Research Scientist 1 position:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Toxicology or a related discipline; Master’s/PhD/PharmD/DVM/MD degree or equivalent preferred; with 2 or more years of related industry experience.
• Experience working with cardiovascular and/or renal surgical models is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Success in this role requires familiarity with: study/project costs and impact of changes, local regulations and GLPs as they relate to primary area of focus, study process from proposal to report, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) processes, IACUC process, the SD role in animal welfare, effective communication with veterinary staff and internal/external clients in a manner that generates confidence and builds trust, and communication with technical supervisor and Scientific Manager on issues of staffing and equipment.
• Strong communications skills, verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.