Research Scientist II

Summary:

As a Research Scientist II, your main objective is to contribute to the company’s products, profitability and markets by participating in technical program research for new and existing products and processes consistent with business goals and priorities. Additionally, you may be required to provide technical assistance to Quality, Operations or Field Sales as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Maintain knowledge of technical developments, which could contribute to or be a competitive threat to project objectives.
• Maintain compliance with the Quality Manual, Safety Policy and other procedures.
• Develop and validate new test methods as necessary.
• Provide assistance to Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Sales as required.
• Provide technical support in identifying and resolving customer concerns/complaints.
• Develop, improve and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes and test methods for new products identified by sales and marketing.
• Provide specifications and appropriate testing for new incoming raw materials and finished products as required.
• Assist in the resolution of concerns assigned by Quality for goods and processes.
• Maintain laboratory to cGMP and GLP requirements as necessary.
• Write technical reports and prepare specifications for processes.
• Mentor junior level scientists and technicians.
• Have 2+ years of experience with the Product Development Process for regulated or non-regulated industries.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience Required:

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, or related and 3+ years’ experience in related field
• Hand-on experience in small molecule synthesis and polymer synthesis
• Experience with medical devices and/or adhesives for target applications and markets
• In-depth understanding of adhesive curing mechanisms and structure-process-property relationships of components and adhesive products
• Prefer to have experience in medical adhesive formulation and analytical skills (strong in polymer & organic chemistry)
• Experience in fundamental failure analysis methodology for a root cause analysis
• Experience in stage-gate process, computer literacy with knowledge of cGMP, and ISO requirements preferred.

Language Skills:

• English required.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

• Temperature controlled office and laboratory

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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