ASSOCIATE RESEARCH ENGINEER
Globus Medical
Summary
The Associate 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.
Job description
Essential Functions
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- 1-3 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
Requirements
- 1-3 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
Company overview
Globus Medical, Inc. is a leading publicly traded orthopedic medical device company headquartered in Audubon, Pennsylvania, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of innovative musculoskeletal solutions that enable surgeons to promote healing in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Globus Medical has established itself as the fastest growing company in the history of orthopedics through its single-minded focus on advancing surgical technologies. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes spinal implants, trauma solutions, artificial joints, and the revolutionary ExcelsiusGPS surgical robotic system for spine surgery. Their robotic navigation technology provides sub-millimeter accuracy for transpedicular drilling and screw placement procedures. Globus Medical also offers advanced surgical planning software and registry solutions like SpineTRACK and OrthoTRACK for comprehensive treatment outcomes data collection. The company's mission is to utilize superior engineering and technology to achieve pain-free, active lives for all patients, driving significant technological advancements across a complete suite of orthopedic products.