R&D Materials Chemist Engineer

SUMMARY

Staff R&D Materials Chemist Engineer provides the opportunity to develop new materials, concepts, and products for orthodontics. The role requires collaboration across R&D, Operations, Quality Assurance, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, and Procurement.

• Hypothesize and develop materials formulations; define, develop and test new adhesive formulations based on glass/resin composite mixtures.
• Prepare solutions, compounds, and reagents used in chemical laboratory procedures.
• Conduct experiments using appropriate equipment, techniques and protocols, demonstrating ability to independently plan and carry out daily work.
• Use DOE methodologies to execute experimentation; record experimental data, perform calculations, evaluate results, and make recommendations.
• Prepare advanced technical reports and white papers; summarize and communicate complex data to non‑technical audiences.
• Lead medium‑to‑large new technology projects with minimal supervision, owning data and results.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers.
• Work with R&D, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers and raw materials for NPD, establishing instructions, processes, and plans to transition projects from R&D to manufacturing.
• Serve as technical advisor to engineering, manufacturing, QA, and procurement staff on raw material requirements, vendor selection, test protocols, and fabrication processes.
• Develop and update engineering documents such as manufacturing instructions, drawings, tests, and qualification protocols.
• Propose experimental approaches to complex problems; design and carry out experiments with scientific methods from hypothesis to conclusions reporting.
• Conduct scientific literature reviews; identify deficiencies and improve existing procedures.
• Collect and analyze competitor product performance information.
• Provide training to other associates.
• Perform related duties as responsibilities necessitate.

• MS or PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, or 5 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Strong experience with statistical analysis (Minitab or similar).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Strong technical and analytical skills; wet and dry laboratory experience is critical;
  Instron or similar experience is a plus.
• Estimated overnight travel less than 10%.
• Experience with scientific literature evaluation and reporting.
• Awareness of industry standards and process tests for quality inspections.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and statistical methods.

• Orthodontic and/or dental experience.
• Research experience in polymer composites, glasses and photo‑initiators.
• Medical device experience.
• Bonding adhesives/materials experience.

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate. The disclosed reasonable estimate is $135,000 – $165,000, plus potential annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other applicable compensation plans.

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