Scientist

Posted 18 days ago

ipg photonicsNorthborough (MA)

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Scientist The Scientist will lead several research projects under guidance from Director of Research. Strong hands-on research capabilities and skills with emphasis on optics/lasers/biophotonics are essential. Main focus of the position is on investigating various aspects of interaction of laser energy with biological systems. This position is also responsible for assisting other departments (Manufacturing, Clinical, Regulatory, QA etc) in investigating, verifying, optimizing, and validating prospective technologies and treatment/evaluation concepts.

Duties:

Conducts experimental research aimed at fastest development of new products and technologies
Designs, builds, and maintains experimental lab capabilities to meet project development needs
Develops, maintains, and leverages thorough working knowledge of the company's current products
Prepares and maintains all necessary project documentation
Generates relevant IP and publications
Interacts with other groups and departments of the company, both providing necessary assistance and utilizing their resources to move the projects forward
Generates ideas and proposals for prospective R&D directions
Keeps abreast with current knowledge on topics of relevance
Analyzes and summarizes collected data, timely reports results, and adjusts research directions if necessary
Experience Desired:
At least 2 years of R&D experience in industrial or academic environment

Essential Skills Required:

Strong "hands-on" lab experience required with demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain experimental set-ups as well as to perform scientific experiments
Proficiency in basic optical/laser/biophotonics skills
Ability to quickly statistically process and reduce to meaningful conclusions large volumes of experimental data
Working knowledge of modern statistical analysis tools (AI experience desired)
Demonstrated ability to transform experimental results/conclusions into written reports and presentations
Familiarity with physical, biochemical, and/or biological aspects of interaction of biological systems with directed energy (in particular, optical)
Experience with mathematical software (MathCad, MatLab), database programming tools, data processing tools, CAD tools
Travel may be required 1-5 % of the time.

Education Required: Masters or PhD Degree in biomedical engineering, optics, laser physics or similar field

Personal Requirements:

Excellent oral and written communication (English), and interpersonal skills
Must be able to interact with customers, KOLs, consultants, and academic partners
Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities is necessary
Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment
Physical ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.

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