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Medtronic Sr Principal Chemist in Northridge, California
Careers That Change Lives
In this exciting role you will be responsible for performing the chemistry and biochemistry related activities in a product development environment. You will provide technical leadership to multiple projects for specific clients, including generation of study protocols and review of generated data and reports. You will develop innovative technical solutions to complex problems. The person in this role will also conduct exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products; conceives, organizes, promotes, and executes ideas and plans to increase chemistry's role in and contribution to the discovery and chemical approaches to meet exploratory objectives in product discovery.
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The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for performing chemical characterization analysis, analytical method development and validations.
Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques.
Recommends utilization of the results or changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.
Applies extensive technical expertise and knowledge of other related disciplines.
Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
Guides the successful completion of major programs and function in technical leadership role.
Perform advanced scientific activities using advanced analytical techniques.
Prepare and present scientific presentations.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or other relevant science discipline and 10+ years research, laboratory or other scientific relevant experience.
OR
Advanced Degree in Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or other relevant science discipline and 8+ years research, laboratory, or other scientific relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Experience applying numerous chemical analysis techniques to method development and materials or product characterization in an industry setting
Experience with analytical techniques (examples include FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, spectroscopic techniques, Dissolution)
Experience in analytical chemistry.
Experience performing laboratory data interpretation including working with mathematical concepts relevant to the laboratory setting.
Masters Degree or higher in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
Experience with HPLC, GC, IC, spectroscopic techniques, Dissolution.
Experience in healthcare industry.
Experience in insulin chemistry laboratory.
Strong hands-on problem solving ability.
Exceptional commitment to working in a collaborative and dynamic research field.
Strong time management and prioritization skills are required for management of multiple projects.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here (http://benefits.medtronic.com/) .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here .
The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Min Salary
159200
Max Salary
238800
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.