Senior Chemist

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Job description

COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. In order to fulfill our commitment as a federal contractor, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and those that we serve, COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all Stryker US employees effective January 4, 2022, as well as all new US employees joining our company. Fully vaccinated persons are those who are >=14 days post-completion of the primary series of an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. If you are applying to a sales and field role which requires access to customer accounts as a function of your job, you may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination before the January 4 effective date of Stryker's vaccine policy. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements FAQs page.

Why join Stryker?

We are proud to be named one the World's Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Why regulatory affairs/quality assurance at Stryker?

Are you interested in working for a global company where you can work across functions and on a wide-variety of projects? As a member of Stryker's RA/QA team, that is exactly what you will do! Here, we provide our Regulatory Affairs team the opportunity to learn new things, as well as endless growth opportunities.

Need another reason to apply? Here are 10 reasons to join our Regulatory Affairs team:

Stryker is hiring a Senior Chemist (Hybrid) in Mahwah, NJ.

The candidate will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance to our Mahwah, NJ facility. You will need to be in the office 3-4 days a week but will have the flexibility to work from home on the other days.

Who we want:

Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.

What you will do:

The Senior Chemist is responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis using GCFID, GCMS, ICP-OES, TOC Analyzer or other lab equipment to acquire qualitative and quantitative knowledge about organic and inorganic residuals on medical devices and apply the results toward continuous process improvement initiatives.

* Specific responsibilities of the Senior Chemist include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Prepare lab standards, test solutions, and reagents
* Perform product analysis using analytical chemistry techniques and procedures
* Perform analyses using GC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, and TOC analyzer instrumentation
* Perform analysis on samples from various sources to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present
* Perform transfer of analytical testing methods
* Interpret test results and adhere to guidelines on documentation when recording data
* Analyze and report data compared to established specifications
* Develop competencies with a wide range of analytical techniques
* Meet laboratory requirements in terms of quality and productivity
* Write technical papers and reports for processes, products, and tests
* Maintain laboratory equipment and logbooks in compliance with governing regulations
* Comply with all aspects of cGMP, Safety, and Environmental legislation
* Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects
* Knowledge of FDA standards and regulations of medical devices
* Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and liaise with internal teams, customers, and suppliers

What you will need:

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely related science discipline
* 2+ years of medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or environmental analytical chemistry laboratory testing and research and development, or equivalent academic experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of a variety of analytical chemistry concepts, practices and procedures
* Experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis using GCFID, GCMS, ICP-OES, TOC Analyzer or other lab equipment
* Experience with standard compliance (i.e. FDA, ISO)
* Knowledge of method validations
* Execute with minimal supervision (day to day tasks)
* Demonstrated problem solving, strong interpersonal and written communication skills
* Must be a positive, energetic team player and an advocate for product excellence and quality
* Must be results oriented, a quick learner and able to respond to the urgent needs of the team, ensuring that all deadlines are met
* Ability to improve procedures and processes. Lead intradepartmental projects
* Communicate/Present to small groups. Basic technical knowledge of product or process

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World's Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com