Senior Chemist

Stryker • Fremont, CA

400d

About The Position

The Senior Chemist at Stryker will play a crucial role in supporting new product development and enhancing existing medical devices through analytical chemistry testing. This position involves day-to-day lab activities, coordination of maintenance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines are met. The Senior Chemist will also be responsible for interpreting test data, maintaining communication with internal customers, and training junior scientists.

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field with 2+ years of experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry, or MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day activities within a chemistry lab.
• Knowledge of cGLP, cGMP, ANSI, AAMI, ISO, FDA, EPA, and USP guidelines for residual chemical analysis for medical devices.
• Effective communication, project management, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation and analytical skills.
• Scientific and technical writing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and changes to medical devices through analytical chemistry testing.
• Coordinate day-to-day lab activities including preventative maintenance, calibration, purchasing, lab metrics, and sample organization.
• Conduct analysis using FTIR, ICP-MS, XRF, UV Vis, and TOC among other laboratory equipment.
• Own departmental initiatives including setting timelines and milestones.
• Interpret, evaluate, and report test data.
• Maintain communications with internal customers on chemical analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines are met.
• Present lab KPIs to management and cross-functional partners.
• Act as a subject matter expert to local procedures and contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, and out-of-specification investigations.
• Own validation activities within the lab.
• Train junior scientists and other functions in analytical chemistry.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Personalized healthcare support
• Wellbeing program
• Tobacco cessation program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree