Polymer Scientist II — Biomedical Materials R&D (Onsite)

MillenniumSoft Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Devices Company in Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking a mid-level Scientist 2 specializing in polymers and biomaterials to join an R&D team focused on medical device coatings and hydrogels. You will develop new formulations, perform materials characterization, and help translate prototypes to preclinical tests, collaborating across disciplines and presenting results.

This contract role requires hands-on lab expertise in polymers, experience with analytical instruments, and the ability

Qualifications

• Handoffs: Hands-on lab experience with polymers/biomaterials/formulations.
• Design & development of polymeric biomaterial solutions for biomedical apps.
• Characterization of gels, blends, emulsions, polyester systems.
• Operate rheometer/DSC/GPC and interpret data.
• Plan, execute, document experiments; strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to present results and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical formulations and biomaterials for medical devices.
• Functionalize materials and test physico-chemical properties.
• Characterize materials using rheology, DSC, GPC, spectroscopic methods.
• Analyze results; present findings; work with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Plan experiments; adapt to changing requirements in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Polymer processing methods

Biomedical materials knowledge

Materials characterization

Small molecule/polymer synthesis

Test method development

Laboratory techniques

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. preferred in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Materials Science

Graduate degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Rheometer

Instron

DSC

GPC

Spectroscopy

Job description

Medical Devices Company in Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking a mid-level Scientist 2 specializing in polymers and biomaterials to join an R&D team focused on medical device coatings and hydrogels. You will develop new formulations, perform materials characterization, and help translate prototypes to preclinical tests, collaborating across disciplines and presenting results.

This contract role requires hands-on lab expertise in polymers, experience with analytical instruments, and the ability