Senior Biocompatibility Specialist

at  GE Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We are looking for a Senior Biocompatibility Specialist to join the Reprocessing and Biocompatibility team at SVG Ultrasound in Herlev, Denmark, to participate in the cross-functional effort on documenting the safety and performance through the lifetime of our ultrasound scanners, transducers, and accessories. This permanent position is an opportunity to apply and advance your experience in biocompatibility and toxicology, working with biological risk assessments for advanced reusable, invasive medical devices – taking into account the aspects of repeated cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
The Reprocessing and Biocompatibility team consists of 7 dedicated specialists working to ensure that products are biologically safe and can be safely cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized for use in diagnostic and surgical procedures. As a part of R&D we participate in projects and cross-functional collaboration with colleagues in Denmark and the USA. We have a strong team with a mix of seniority and backgrounds, valuing knowledge sharing and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. We share an informal, open, and curious approach to our work – and life – meaning that lunch-break conversations are lively, with a grain of humor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant education background (MSc) in Engineering, Pharmacy, (Human)Biology or other relevant background
• Basic work experience, preferably working with biocompatibility for medical devices or similar.
• Have experience in biological risk assessment, pre-clinical testing and/or toxicology (incl. ISO 10993)
• Have knowledge about physiology, toxicology, material science and/or principles of disinfection and sterilization
• Have experience in participation and contribution to risk management and design control activities

DESIRED SKILLS

• Have good planning and communication skills
• Have a systematic and analytical approach
• Have a proactive and collaborative mind-set
• Are fluent in English, spoken and written

TOTAL REWARDS

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
Looking for a talented team with great atmosphere and an inspiring mission? Let us know about you and submit your application today. For more information please contact Rene Coffeng(at)gehealthcare.com.

• Performing and documenting biological evaluation according to ISO 10993-series of standards
• Planning, execution, interpretation, and documentation of chemical and biological tests for our products
• Participate in projects on new product development, product changes and implementation of new cleaning, disinfection and sterilization methods
• Collaboration with colleagues in cross-functional teams to ensure product safety during product lifetime
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for biocompatibility studies, including contract laboratories
• Contribute to continuous improvements to our ways to work – interacting with peers in GE Healthcare and industry to ensure a high standard and compliance