About the role
About Neuralink: We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team Description: The Biocompatibility Team is responsible for executing a wide range of assays, performing method validations, finalizing reports, and supporting R&D activities. We are a dedicated group of highly skilled professionals committed to ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of test methods used in quality control. With deep expertise in analytical techniques, including chemical characterization, microbiological testing, and biocompatibility evaluations, as well as manufacturing processes such as cleaning, sterilization, and passivation, this team plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of product quality and patient safety. Job Description and
Responsibilities: The Chemist will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Neuralink to analyze the chemical and biological characteristics of manufacturing processes and finished devices. This role involves various levels of product testing during R&D and product release to generate data required for regulatory approvals. The data produced will help confirm patient safety in accordance with applicable global regulations, regulatory guidelines, and voluntary consensus standards. Daily
responsibilities include drafting internal procedures and test protocols, sample preparation, laboratory testing, method development, inventory management, and other general laboratory tasks. The primary goal of the Chemist is to support medical device chemical and biological characterization to ensure patient safety and facilitate regulatory approval. Additional
responsibilities include: Preparing test samples and controls for analysis Performing chromatographic and mass spectrometric analysis using instruments such as LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS Conducting routine and non-routine testing of materials and products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory