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Senior Scientist
GForce Life Sciences • Bellevue, WA 98009 • Posted 1 day ago via LinkedIn
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The Senior Scientist at GForce Life Sciences will participate in working groups to establish the identification of PFAS chemicals in existing product portfolio and recommend effective, sustainable, and documented alternative materials that meet international, federal, state, and local product environmental regulations and product standards compliance, as well as design requirements. This role involves documentation and maintenance of records used to track and report environmental compliance and stewardship programs, assessing emerging environmental trends and new regulations, consulting on material selection and testing, and responding to various inquiries and audits.
Responsibilities
- Participate in working groups to establish the identification of PFAS chemicals in existing product portfolio and recommend effective, sustainable and documented alternative materials that meet international, federal, state and local product environmental regulations and product standards compliance, as well as design requirements
- Documentation and maintenance of records used to track and report environmental compliance and environmental stewardship programs
- Assess emerging environmental trends and new and changing Product Environmental Compliance regulations to provide leadership in driving changes into both new product development and product sustaining plans
- Consult on selection and testing of materials to determine whether they meet specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat and cold
- Respond to questionnaires from tenders, customers, and special interest groups ranging from environmental stewardship initiatives to material content of products
- Respond to environmental questionnaires, inspections or audits from global regulatory authorities
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in material science, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering
- 5 years of design experience in materials identification, selection, and testing
Preferred
- Master’s degree in material science or chemical engineering
- 5 years’ experience in local, state, federal and international Product Environmental compliance practice
- Working knowledge of regulations and best practices in: RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Battery, Packaging, Proposition 65, EU MDD, and EU-MDR
- Experience establishing, training, and supporting Quality Systems processes in support of Product Environmental compliance
- Design or Manufacturing background preferred
- Organized, possessing strong computer hardware and software skills; proficient in MS Office suite
- Prior experience with FDA and medical device manufacturing requirements
About GForce Life Sciences
GForce Life Sciences is a top life sciences consulting and recruiting firm specializing in providing exceptional services to the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. They offer a wide range of services including clinical development, data management, manufacturing, project management, quality and regulatory, and more. GForce is known for its commitment to making a positive impact one person at a time, fostering a collaborative company culture, and delivering high-quality service to clients and candidates nationally.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
- Participate in working groups to establish the identification of PFAS chemicals in existing product portfolio and recommend effective, sustainable and documented alternative materials that meet international, federal, state and local product environmental regulations and product standards compliance, as well as design requirements
- Documentation and maintenance of records used to track and report environmental compliance and environmental stewardship programs
- Assess emerging environmental trends and new and changing Product Environmental Compliance regulations to provide leadership in driving changes into both new product development and product sustaining plans
- Consult on selection and testing of materials to determine whether they meet specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat and cold
- Respond to questionnaires from tenders, customers, and special interest groups ranging from environmental stewardship initiatives to material content of products
- Respond to environmental questionnaires, inspections or audits from global regulatory authorities
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in material science, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering
- 5 years of design experience in materials identification, selection, and testing
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in material science or chemical engineering
- 5 years’ experience in local, state, federal and international Product Environmental compliance practice
- Working knowledge of regulations and best practices in the following areas: RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Battery, Packaging, Proposition 65, EU MDD, and EU-MDR
- Experience establishing, training, and supporting Quality Systems processes in support of Product Environmental compliance
- Design or Manufacturing background preferred
- Organized, possessing strong computer hardware and software skills; proficient in MS Office suite
- Prior experience with FDA and medical device manufacturing requirements
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