Job Title: Materials Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Materials Scientist to join our team at a leading medical device company. The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring and processing data for materials assessments, supporting other scientists, and collaborating with medical device project teams on development and operational support activities.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and process data for comprehensive materials assessments.
• Support other scientists and project teams in the development and operational phases of medical device projects.
• Conduct materials assessment using technologies such as thermal analysis, microscopy, metallurgy, and failure analysis.
• Provide expertise in testing techniques including surface analysis, SEM/EDS, FIB, laser confocal microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA, TMA, and rheological techniques.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, or a similar field.
• 4 years of experience and/or post-secondary education in materials science.
• Proven experience in materials assessment technologies such as thermal analysis, microscopy, metallurgy, and failure analysis.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience with testing techniques such as surface analysis, SEM/EDS, FIB, laser confocal microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA, TMA, and rheological techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical devices and their materials is preferred.
• Experience with polymers, metals, biomaterials, thermoplastic, stainless steel, TPFE, carbon steel, and biomedical materials.
• Preferred candidate has a PhD in Material Science.
• Medical device material testing experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $36