Overview of Lazarus 3D: Surgeon skill and experience are the biggest determinants of patient outcomes. Unfortunately, surgeons learn by operating on patients and sometimes they make costly mistakes. Lazarus 3D’s Pre-Sure platform allows surgeons to rehearse every surgery ahead of time on a replica of their patients’ organs. This unparalleled opportunity to exercise their surgical plan on Pre-Sure is game-changing in surgical care, as it can transform patient safety and outcomes. Lazarus 3D’s Skill-Sure platform delivers world-class solutions to healthcare professionals interested in reducing the learning curve, innovation, and adoption of new medical devices. Pre-Sure and Skill-Sure models mimic soft, realistic textures of real organs and provide a unique hands-on operative experience.

Our mission is to help doctors operate with confidence: Lazarus 3D is driven by a singular mission: to enhance patient safety and outcomes through tailored solutions that empower surgeons to operate with unwavering confidence. Our vision is ambitious yet resolute—to eradicate surgical errors, ensuring that every patient receives the best care possible.

Join us at Lazarus 3D as we redefine the boundaries of surgical precision and pave the way for a future where impeccable care is the standard.

Your Role at Lazarus 3D

Lazarus 3D is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Research Scientist with a background in chemistry, material science, or a related field to join our team. The Associate Research Scientist will perform the duties described below and demonstrate initiative to take actions necessary to assist in R&D and to complete assignments thoroughly by verifying their work as defined/outlined by the Principal Scientist. The Associate Research Scientist will help with the development of new material formulations and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of various materials that will ultimately be used to produce realistic, human tissue-simulating models and medical devices. The selected candidate will oversee all laboratory functions, including equipment maintenance, SOP development, inventory management, safety compliance, data organization, and collaborative communication. They will also drive continual improvement initiatives and ensure emergency preparedness, maintaining a high standard of efficiency, safety, and productivity in the lab.

Qualifications and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Education minimum requirement: Graduate degree or equivalent with work experience in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Candidate should have a solid knowledge of mechanics and deformation of soft-tissue polymers
• Experience in design and experimental operations, as well as hands-on experience with mechanical hardware is expected
• Working experience in tensile testing is preferred
• Familiarity with polymers/elastomers, CAD, and prior work experience in a medical device R&D organization will be a plus
• Research experience in polymers and formulation development; must have experience working in a chemicals/materials/biomedical lab, be familiar with basic synthetic (polymers or small molecules) chemistry techniques, and have hands-on experience using analytical instruments
• Knowledge of materials characterization tools (such as rheometer, Instron, spectroscopic methods, DSC, GPC, etc.) and interpreting resultant data
• Experience managing and maintaining a chemical laboratory
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain various laboratory equipment
• Ability to conduct research project activities independently
• Ability to plan project activities and meet timelines
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good computer skills including knowledge of Word and Excel
• Knowledge of experimental design and statistical tools
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, or ISO standards preferred
• A collaborative and positive attitude

What you’ll do:

• Support our vision and mission: To improve patient safety and surgical outcomes
• Possess strong research acumen, including conducting a thorough literature review, analyzing relevant materials, and synthesizing findings to inform innovation and development
• Set up, maintain, and manage a clean lab environment to provide a conducive workspace for experimentation and ensure adherence to safety protocols. This includes implementing effective inventory management systems and waste disposal procedures
• Conduct experiments to characterize material properties, summarize and analyze data, interpret results, and draw conclusions.
• Develop new test capabilities, test procedures, and other research on mechanical properties of materials to continually enhance our understanding and contribute to innovative solutions
• Work with biological specimens (e.g. animal tissues) for lab-scale testing
• Present scientific observations effectively to the R&D team, facilitating collaborative discussions
• Adhere to protocols and quality standards to ensure experimental consistency
• Identify, qualify, calibrate, document, and maintain lab equipment to optimize performance and accuracy. Documentation should include equipment manuals, maintenance logs, and calibration records
• Maintain a meticulously detailed lab notebook to accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results, ensuring thoroughness and scientific integrity
• Assist in drafting various documents, including grant proposals, work instructions, and other technical documents as needed
• Experience in sterile technique/autoclave is a plus
• Learn and adapt quickly to the changing needs and demands of a fast-growing startup
• Willingness to grow and expand your skill set
• Troubleshoot and identify technical alternatives
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver high-quality results
• Responsible for timely project completion
• Take accountability and ownership of your responsibilities
• Work independently, anticipating workflow while coordinating activities
• Embrace Lazarus 3D’s core values
• Comply with Lazarus 3D’s Quality System
• Other duties as assigned

Equipment:

Experience with mechanical testing equipment like Instron or similar is preferred. Experience with surgical tools, including scalpels, rongeurs, suturing instruments, retractors, etc. is a plus.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements:

Approximately 80% of the time will involve work in the lab and 20% administrative tasks. This position involves duties in areas requiring PPE (including gloves and safety glasses). Travel is not routinely needed to perform essential job duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have limited exposure to biologics and occasional exposure to harsh chemicals.

CV should be titled in the following format: “CV_CL_Laz3D_Firstname_LastName_2024”. A 1-page cover letter is required - CV and cover letter should be combined into a single document. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Applicants typically receive a response within 48 hours (2 business days) post-submission.

Lazarus 3D is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Employment with Lazarus 3D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Candidates must be US citizens/Permanent residents and must be eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Lazarus 3D is an equal-opportunity employer. Lazarus 3D evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Lazarus 3D is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice:

Lazarus 3D has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Lazarus 3D employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. Caution should be exercised to protect yourself from recruitment fraud.

Address:

620 Applegate St, Philomath, OR 97370

Other Considerations:

Relocation assistance may be applicable for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philomath, OR 97370: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person