What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Scientist 1 position at Cook Group?
Overview
The material scientist supports pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and/or improve medical devices and manufacturing processes, and advance the strategic goals of the company.
Responsibilities
- Help solve department, system-level material problems/issues.
- Contribute technical/scientific expertise in the areas of material design, material change, failure mode analysis and root cause analysis.
- Support pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and improve medical devices and manufacturing processes and advance the strategic goals of the company.
- Write technical documents, including summaries of literature studies, to support material-related projects.
- Execute/analyze material characterization studies (DSC, TGA, FTIR, MI) to define expected performance margin relative to design targets.
- Analyze/design material degradation studies (UV, VHP, environmental).
- Document experimental process through lab notebook and/or reports.
- Contribute to the intellectual property of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications.
- Must have good organizational skills.
- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
- Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.
- Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with
minimal supervision.
- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
Qualifications
- BS or MS (preferred) in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Material Engineering.
- Preferred experience in a medical manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements:
- Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate.
- Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves, is required in some areas associated with this position.
- Must be able to perform the job's essential functions, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.
