Associate Scientist - Surgery OR, Associate Surgeon

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Associate Scientistfor our Surgery OR Team located in Mattawan, MI. 

An Associate Scientist - Surgery is responsible for supporting the Surgery and Efficacy department by performing surgical procedures, study set-up, procedure completion, post-operative follow-up, and providing mentorship and training to staff.  The individual in this role may supervise others, and may also function in the role of a Contributing Scientist, responsible for the development of applicable protocols/plans in accordance with study specific procedures, company standard operating procedures (SOPs), industry regulatory guidelines, and budgetary guidelines as business/scientific needs require.

Essential Functions:

• May perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance and completing annual performance review on or before due date; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform minor surgical procedures independently; perform major surgical procedures with guidance.
• Provide post-operative patient follow-up care, including monitoring and complication correction and/or prevention.
• Research and develop surgical models (proposals); contribute to the development and writing of surgical protocols; review draft protocols.
• Provide expertise to Study Directors and Sponsors.
• Provide daily direction to technical staff and verifies pre-study preparation for scheduled studies, including acquiring supplies and equipment; prepares surgical and study records; and attend and/or conduct pre-study organizational meetings.
• Monitor conduct/efficiency of technical staff and guests within surgery suites and contribute to a constructive study experience for Sponsors.
• Assist with providing price estimates for surgical components of applicable studies.
• Function as Contributing Scientist, as assigned.
• Provide surgical training and mentorship to staff.

The pay range for this position is $70,000/annually USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

• HS/GED in relevant field, with 7 or more years of relevant experience; Surgical Research Specialist (SRS) certification required; or,
• Bachelor's/Master's degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience; SRS certification required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Demonstrated ability to perform minor surgical procedures and assist with major procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to explain scientific relevance of a surgical model as it relates to the purpose of a study.
• Ability to troubleshoot surgical techniques to preserve the integrity of a study.
• Ability to communicate 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.