Materials Scientist

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

• Conduct polymeric material characterizations to support supply risk mitigation and cost mitigation projects

• Perform mechanical testing of final assembled blood collection tube products and report results to principal investigator and/or project team

• Develop and execute test protocols and document results in a timely fashion

• Review documentation for accuracy

• Prepare technical communication in forms of reports, memos, etc.

• Maintenance of equipment and laboratory facilities

Experience Required

• Experience in design of experience

Skills & Certifications

Minimum qualifications

• B.S. + degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering or relating disciplines

• Good understanding of material structure-property relationship

• Hands-on experience with material characterizations such as INSTRON, DSC/TGA, DMA and FTIR

• Strong inter-personal and communication skills

Eligibilities & qualifications

Preferred qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Material Science, Polymer Engineering and relating disciplines

• Knowledge in blood biology and clinical assays. Medical device experience preferred.

• Proficient with Minitab

• Experience in design of experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as ability to communicate effectively with scientists and engineers from a wide range of technical backgrounds.