Early Career Biocompatibility Toxicologist

Overview Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a an Early-Career Biocompatibility Toxicologist to assist colleagues and clients by providing technical support for, conducting, and interpreting risk assessments and biological safety evaluations for medical devices.

You will have the opportunity to join our growing practice in 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.

To Learn More Visit:

http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Make important contributions to patient safety by supporting medical device products through regulatory submission. Willingness to learn Biological Safety regulations (ASTM, ISO, FDA and EN standards, and ISO 10993 and

ISO 18562

). Review toxicity study design and perform toxicological risk assessments assessment in compliance with ISO 10993 and

ISO 18562.

Review biocompatibility data and testing protocol for compliance with regulatory requirements. Ability to coordinate with external labs to communicate test methods, sample submission, and review of test lab reports. Education and Licensure Bachelor's degree in Molecular/Cell Biology, Toxicology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or other medical related discipline. (required) Advanced degree in Molecular/Cell Biology, Toxicology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or other medical related discipline. (preferred) Skills, Experience and Qualifications At least 2 years of applicable experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred) Exceptional written and oral communication skills. (required) Excellent quantitative and organizational skills. (required) Solid knowledge of toxicology and understanding of the risk assessment process. (required) Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a challenging and fast-paced work environment. (required) Prior consulting or medical device experience. (preferred) Experience in medical device material selection and manufacturing processes to evaluate patient/product safety. (preferred) Strong data management experience. (preferred)