Senior Medical Device Toxicologist - Gradient
Boston, MA 02108
About the Job
Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a Senior Medical Device Toxicologist to assist colleagues and clients in toxicological risk assessments and biological safety evaluations for medical devices. You will have the opportunity to join our growing practice in one of our office locations: downtown Boston, MA or Charlottesville, VA.
Gradient is an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in environmental sciences, human and ecological risk sciences, product stewardship, and life sciences. Gradient's scientists have a variety of backgrounds in chemistry, engineering, toxicology, epidemiology, ecotoxicology, medical device and pharmaceuticals, exposure sciences, industrial hygiene, GIS, product safety and liability, and sustainability.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Gradient will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
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Keyword: Medical Device Toxicologist
Required Experience:
Willingness to learn Biological Safety regulations (ISO 10993 and ISO 18562) and geography-specific requirements for both the USA and European Union to support regulatory submissions.
Review and analyze technical data from multiple sources to assess potential toxicological risks and compliance to current regulations.
Conduct strategic biological safety evaluation programs for medical devices that include: hazard identification, literature reviews, use of new and existing biological safety data, design of chemical characterization studies for extractables and leachables, and toxicological risk assessments.
Coordinate with external labs to communicate test methods, sample submission, and review of test lab reports.
Manage multi-team projects related to biomedical toxicological risk assessment and biocompatibility related projects.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in toxicology or related field. (required)
Advanced degree in toxicology or related field. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Exceptional written and oral communication. (required)
Ability to work independently in a challenging and fast-paced work environment.?(required)
Prior consulting or industry experience in medical device field, including managing projects with multiple staff. (preferred)
Strong data management experience. (preferred)
Experienced in medical device material selection and manufacturing processes to evaluate patient/product safety. (preferred)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
From: Gradient
