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smartdept. inc.

R & D Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Culinary school graduates encouraged to apply * Entry-level candidates with strong interest in R&D environments Core Skills: * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (must-have)

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Responsibilities Responsibilities include: • Participate and lead key parts of New Product ... Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") field • Minimum of 1 year of chemical formulation experience ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

... Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") field Minimum of 1 year of chemical formulation experience ... Participate and lead key parts of New Product Development and Maintenance of current products for ...

Penske Racing South

R & D Fabricator

Mooresville, NC · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Collaborate closely with aerodynamicists, engineers, and fabrication staff to support development objectives. * Ensure all components meet NASCAR technical and quality standards prior to and during ...

Titan International, Inc.

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech

Union City, TN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech Category: Hourly 1st shift • Location: Tennessee (Union City) Titan Tire ... Engineering co-op student to join our Rubber Compounding Development Lab in Union City, TN. This ...

FAREVA

R & D Chemist

Henrico, VA · On-site

Bachelors in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related field of Science and minimum 2+ years or Master's Degree with 1-3 years of related work experience. * 2+ Years of progressive ...

Titan International

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech

Union City, TN

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech Category: Hourly 1st shift • Location: Tennessee (Union City) Titan Tire ... Engineering co-op student to join our Rubber Compounding Development Lab in Union City, TN. This ...

Elanco

Advisor-R&D

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

Lead or contribute toward recommendations for risk mitigation and management while escalating safety signals according to internal processes. * Support key projects within Pharmacovigilance and ...

HORIBA

R+D Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

... with engineering and development teams to provide insights and feedback on product performance and safety. · Adhere to all company safety protocols and standards to maintain a safe working ...

Saturn Petcare Inc

R & D Scientist

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

Re-engineer existing products * Ensure that product aesthetics and other physical attributes are consistent with our customer's expectations. * Ensure label compliance to AAFCO standards * Define and ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Associate Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

$23 - $30.50/hr

This Individual may lead individual or group projects and communicates effectively within the ... Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") field Preferred Qualifications Experience in a laboratory ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Associate Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

$62K - $77K/yr

This Individual may lead individual or group projects and communicates effectively within the ... Engineering or Mathematics ("STEM") field Preferred Qualifications • Experience in a laboratory ...

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R & D Staff Engineer I

R & D Staff Engineer I

Children's National Hospital

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The R & D Staff Engineer I will work together with surgeons and engineers at Children's National, Sheikh Zayed Institute for Surgical Innovation, to identify clinical needs. Will conceptualize, design, prototype, and test novel devices focused on children. Will need to have strong observation, conceptualization, and design skills and have a passion to develop medical devices to address important clinical needs under the supervision of senior clinicians and engineers. This position will require strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work within a multidisciplinary team as well as organizational skills to demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities. Will have hands-on experience with prototype development and system integration.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
B.S. Degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field.
Minimum Work Experience
At least 1 - 2 years of applicable experience while enrolled in a BS or MS degree program.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Experience must demonstrate that the applicant acquired the technical and scientific knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply and utilize them successfully in the research environment appropriate to the position. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and collaborators. Experience with the selection of approach, materials, methods, and means for implementing or fabricating prototypes in the medical device domain. Consistently demonstrates adherence with the standards for the ethical and responsible conduct of research.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Certifications appropriate to the technical field desired.
Functional Accountabilities
Conduct of Research
  • Maintain confidentiality of data as required.
  • Plan, conduct, and manage research projects within the federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
  • Responsible for appropriate use of research funds and resources.
  • Comply with all annual job-related training requirements.
Research Management
  • Use accepted methods and techniques to solve well-defined problems and perform specific and limited portions of broader projects, under technical guidance of the principal investigator.
  • Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field; take measurements and record observations; collect, compile and process data.
  • Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group level; network primarily within own technical peer group.
  • May direct the work of student interns.
  • Contribute to a positive team environment.
Development and Design
  • Design new devices, systems, and instrumentation based on clinical requirements.
  • Develop prototype devices, systems, and instrumentation for the clinical environment.
  • Evaluate prototype systems and document performance.
  • Provide hands-on development and support from product conception to clinical prototypes.
  • Assists in cost-effective management of resource allocations and management of day to day activities
  • Works with vendors to procure needed supplies, hardware, and produce prototypes
Project Management
  • Assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinate schedules of tests and procedures.
  • Assist in the development and troubleshooting of new techniques and ideas.
  • Record results, organize data, and maintain lab notebook in an organized manner.
  • Maintain required records, reports, statistics etc.
Equipment Maintenance
  • Maintain laboratory area and equipment.
  • Assist in care and maintenance of equipment.
  • Order supplies as needed.
  • Keep bench and work area tidy.
  • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
  • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
  • Partner with all team members to achieve goals
  • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
  • Contribute to a positive work environment
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
  • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
  • Use resources efficiently
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

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