Scientist , Chemistry

Level of

Experience:

Entry Level

Employment Type :
Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only).
Shift: Work days/hours Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Position :
Scientist 2, Chemistry

Location :
Research Triangle Park, NC

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00
pay rate:$20-30/hr

1st Shift

Client:
Medical Device Company

Job Category:
Research and Development

Level of

Experience:

Entry Level


Employment Type :
Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only).


Shift: Work days/hours Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.


Job Description

• The successful candidate must have hands-on experience working in a chemicals/materials/biomedical/diagnostics lab, be knowledgeable in the use of soft materials (polymers, particles, biomaterials, etc.), be familiar with synthetic chemistry techniques, and have hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation techniques used for materials characterization (for example, rheology, DSC, GPC, spectroscopic methods).
• Additional experience with test method development using medical prototypes, working knowledge of biomedical polymeric materials, and preclinical testing in animals is also valuable.
• The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to identify and resolve experimental challenges proactively, and a strong desire to gain experience in developing medical technologies.
• The candidate should be able to plan and conduct scientific experiments, and effectively analyze, interpret, and present experimental results while collaborating with team members from a variety of backgrounds.
• The candidate should also be able to adapt to changing requirements that can arise in a dynamic work environment and will be expected to contribute intellectually to areas not directly related to his or her field.

• Hands-on laboratory experience working with various chemicals/materials/polymers
• Experience developing formulations using soft materials (polymers, emulsions, particles, biomedical polyesters, other viscoelastic systems, etc.)
• Experience operating commonly used materials characterization tools (for example, Rheometer, spectroscopic methods, DSC, GPC, etc.) And interpreting resultant data

• Experience in basic synthetic chemistry (small molecule or polymer synthesis)
• Knowledge of polymer processing methods (extrusion, 3D printing, etc.), resorbable materials
• Experience with in-vivo testing of biomedical devices or prototypes
• Willingness to work occasionally with biological specimens (e.g. blood) for lab scale testing.

• Graduate degree or equivalent work experience in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Prior work experience in a medical device or diagnostics R&D organization is a plus.