Materials Scientist - Medical Devices & Polymers

Vantive; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off (20–35 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Vantive is seeking a Research Associate III – Materials in Plymouth, MN. The role focuses on materials science for drug and device applications, including polymeric materials, regulatory alignment, and laboratory testing across in-house and external labs.

The candidate will develop material testing strategies, author reports, and ensure GDP/GLP/GMP knowledge is applied. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering with emphasis on polymeric material science).
• Ph.D. candidate with relevant topics encouraged to apply.
• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in material selection for regulatory environments.
• Prior experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, or Chemical Industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of materials and assess regulatory and product requirements.
• Lead material selection activities including compendial testing and qualification.
• Coordinate EP/USP testing on disposables, packaging, and container materials.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and contribute to materials strategy discussions.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Master's degree (Chemistry, Materials Science, or polymer-related)

Ph.D. candidate encouraged

Job description

Vantive is seeking a Research Associate III – Materials in Plymouth, MN. The role focuses on materials science for drug and device applications, including polymeric materials, regulatory alignment, and laboratory testing across in-house and external labs.

The candidate will develop material testing strategies, author reports, and ensure GDP/GLP/GMP knowledge is applied. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality standards.