Material Scientist

Siemens Healthineers in; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Austin, TX seeks a Materials Scientist to join our Interventional Oncology development team. You will lead materials research for embolization devices and verify chemical and mechanical aspects across design iterations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in materials science, with medical device experience and familiarity with FDA/ISO processes. This on-site role offers opportunities to impact cancer therapies and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of materials science and testing experience, preferably with medical devices.
• Experience enabling design verification and process development in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of chemical and materials-based medical devices.
• Lead material science assessments (XRD, DSC, leachables) and mechanical testing.
• Coordinate with external labs for materials evaluation of devices.
• Develop verification protocols and interpret results for design improvements.
• Validate test methods for design verification and DHF maintenance.
• Prepare verification reports and support FDA/ISO compliance.
• Assist in complaint investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to CAPA and corrective actions for process issues.

Skills

Materials science

Test methods

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Material Scientist (Finance)

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Materials Scientist to join our Interventional Oncology (IO) development team. The individual will be a member of our growing embolization product development team that is focused on treating cancers by delivering internal chemical/radiation therapy and occluding the blood supply to tumors. The individual would contribute by leading the materials research and testing aspects of design and development related to new implantable therapy and embolization products. The ideal candidate would be a self-driven individual with a passion for medical device development and a desire to work on products that change people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of novel chemical and materials-based devices, including chemical (XRD, DSC, leachable, etc), radiation-related, and mechanical (stiffness, sizing, etc) assessments
• Provide material science expertise in glass, ceramic, and polymer-based medical devices
• Lead coordination with external chemical test laboratories to evaluate devices
• Development and execution of complex chemical and mechanical verification protocols involving significant data collection and interpretation, assessment of results, and incorporation of step for continuous design improvements
• Validate analytical and mechanical test methods for design verification and process development
• Create verification reports based on test results
• Contribute to and maintain FDA compliant Design History Files (DHF)
• Execute test processes as they relate to quality system compliance with FDA 510(K), QSR and ISO 13485
• Participate in complaint investigations, and failure analysis of products
• Provide root cause analysis support and drive the implementation of corrective action for process-related issues
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications & Experience

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related filed; MS or PhD preferred
• 3+ years of materials science and testing experience with preference to assessment of medical devices