Research Sr Scientist I - Now Hiring!

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

This position is responsible for generating scientific evidence to support the development, launch and marketing related to Zimmer Biomet Products, existing and new products. Responsibilities include developing research protocols, managing research studies, collaboration with internal & external researchers, data analysis, reporting and presentations to both internal and external parties.

This is an on-site position, M-F in Warsaw, IN.

How You'll Create Impact

• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of microbiology
• Perform routine functions associated with a microbiology lab - Develop and optimize microbiological assays and techniques to assess the efficacy of antimicrobial agents, evaluate microbial diversity, and measure microbial activity.
• Continuously improve experimental protocols and ensure quality control.
• Support anti-infective coating process development by running experiments and analyzing experimental data using statistical methods and software tools.
• Summarize and present research findings through written reports, white papers, scientific publications, oral presentations,
• Laboratory management : Maintain and organize laboratory equipment, supplies, and reagents. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and good laboratory practices. Train and mentor junior staff members, such as laboratory assistants and technicians.
• Support Zimmer Biomet's infection management strategy through the development of material, collaterals, and manuscripts to illustrate technical and clinical benefits of technologies.
• Support field customer visits and attend tradeshows to present information on key technologies to external parties (physicians, nurses, hospital staff, etc.).
• Support sales training efforts on research through development and presentation of sales training materials and collaterals and participating in sales education.
• Collaborate with multifunctional project teams to determine evidence needs to support new product initiatives and market growth.
• Develop and execute protocols and perform project leadership and management for both clinical and non-clinical research projects.
• Perform data analyses for the purposes of preparing abstracts, presentations, white papers and manuscripts.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

Your Background

Travel Expectations

Up to 20%

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