ASSOCIATE RESEARCH ENGINEER

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position 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.

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, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
• 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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

Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.