Material Scientist 1

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.