Supervisor - Biomechanical Testing

 Requisition ID:                       61014                          Title: Supervisor - Biomechanical Testing Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: Naples, FL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Supervisor – Biomechanical Testing. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

 

Main Objective:

Responsibilities include performing mechanical and biomechanical research in support of internal test requests, and to supervise these same activities for a team of engineers and specialists.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise biomechanical testing staff to facilitate the internal needs regarding product development, verification, and regulatory submission
• Supervise research to facilitate evaluation of new technologies and design concepts
• Provide leadership to staff regarding development, implementation, and interpretation of results of biomechanical testing
• Monitor staff workloads, identify inefficiencies, and report to upper management regarding resource management and requirements
• Participate in the Design History process during product development with specific responsibility in facilitating verification and regulatory activities
• Develop and implement testing procedures and methods.
• Facilitate identification of new technologies that may benefit Arthrex product development
• Design and implement post-market research to support existing devices and technologies
• Audit and create technical reports, maintain and create various engineering test environments, and disseminate information to facilitate product development decision making.
• Provide support to Engineering Teams, Legal, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Sterilization, and Marketing departments as needed.
• Ensure training of direct reports to support data integrity and promote lab safety.
• Monitor and support the professional development of the research staff.
• Track personal and team metrics and report to upper management.
• Promote and facilitate the strategic plan and goals of the Orthopedic Research Department.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in a lab environment or in engineering required

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Should have basic understanding of metal and polymer properties and mechanical and chemical test equipment. 
• Must be able to use mechanical test lab equipment in a proficient manner to acquire data/test results. 
• Good documentation skills and the ability to write accurate test procedures/summaries/reports upon completion of requested tests required. 
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and ASTM standards for medical devices a plus.
• Experience in leading a team is a plus.

 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Instruments used will include Materials Testing Systems, Molecular Weight equipment, Differential Scanning calorimeters, custom made testing apparatuses, and data acquisition systems.

 

 

 

 

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite