Dental Materials Scientist — R&D & Testing Expert

Ivoclar NA; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivoclar NA in Amherst, NY is seeking a Materials Scientist to drive testing, characterization, and evaluation of dental materials across restorative, adhesive, and prosthetic products. The role blends clinical insight with a strong research background and project leadership.

The position emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, meticulous data documentation, and ongoing professional development in dental biomaterials science. Final compensation will be discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• 1–5 years in R&D or materials testing, preferably dental/biomaterials.
• Experience with ISO/ADA/ASTM standards is a plus.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and analysis of dental materials per established protocols.
• Support R&D projects by processing, testing samples, and recording data.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Maintain accurate lab records in compliance with GLP and quality procedures.
• Participate in root cause analysis and product improvements.
• Develop and validate new testing methods and equipment for projects.
• Stay current with dental biomaterials research and standards.
• Present findings in reports, presentations, and internal meetings.
• Present scientific data at dental congresses and Ivoclar events.
• Create scientific content for Ivoclar Academy education.
• Manage the research lab including equipment calibrations and servicing.

Skills

Materials testing

Cross-functional collab

Experiment design

Data analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science / Biomaterials / Chemistry / Polymer Science

Tools

Universal Testing Machines

Rheometer

FTIR

SEM

Spectrophotometer

Job description

Ivoclar NA in Amherst, NY is seeking a Materials Scientist to drive testing, characterization, and evaluation of dental materials across restorative, adhesive, and prosthetic products. The role blends clinical insight with a strong research background and project leadership.

The position emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, meticulous data documentation, and ongoing professional development in dental biomaterials science. Final compensation will be discussed during interviews.