R&D Materials Scientist II - Exp in Regulated, Material, Polymer, Gel, Resin; Onsite

Job Title - R&D Materials Scientist II - Must Have Exp in Material, Polymer, Gel, Resin (Onsite)

Job Location - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Duration: 12 Months

Must have:
Materials experience, polymer, gel, resin, Cross functional experience.

Prefer:
Regulatory related work experience such as in Med device or Pharma industry.

Education level:
PhD or Masters, 2-10 years of professional work experience after graduation.

The R&D Scientist II reports directly to the R&D staff engineer and is responsible for delivering technical excellence in the area of applied material/chemical/biological sciences within the Specimen Management (SM) Business Unit R&D organization. The R&D Scientist II will drive activities supporting the development, verification, and continued performance of specimen management solutions for clinical diagnostic markets. Specific areas of focus may include: participating in cross-functional team discussions and providing functional inputs;

preparing samples/prototypes for internal or external analysis; developing and executing test protocols and documenting results with guidance from manager or senior personnel; conducting root cause analysis under supervision for product development and sustaining engineering activities; maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.

• Represents the R&D function as an Extended Team member in support of large technology and product development programs.
• Design and execute experiments that further the development, verification, and evidence generation efforts across all assigned programs and projects.
• Document and build technical knowledge within assigned business areas; with guidance, explore and recommend solution concepts and principles when applicable.
• Drive aspects of product development work streams under guidance including but not limited to Requirements Management, Design Verification, and Design Transfer to Manufacturing for applicable assignments.
• Ensure program success by working cross functionally with R&D-Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
• Participate in intellectual property growth; submit patent applications and Invention Disclosure Records.
• Works under general and specific direction from manager and senior personnel to determine or develop potential approaches to solutions.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices, all relevant lab operational procedures, and actively participate in maintaining the setting and functionality of SM R&D laboratories and equipment.
• Mentor and train junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Travel as required to conferences, manufacturing sites, customer visits, etc.

• Expected to be conversant in specific core competency areas and work to build skills in these areas (dependent on specific role/requirements within the R&D SM organization; for example biological sciences would include coagulation, clinical chemistry, hematology, etc., material sciences would include FTIR, TGA, DSC etc.).
• Experience with handling clinical specimens (particularly human blood) is desired; blood borne pathogen safety training is necessary and will be provided.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, and experience with statistical analysis tools is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable with complex team matrices.
• Strong learning agility to facilitate strengthening core competency areas.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and willing to take hands-on work.

MS or PhD.+ degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines.