R&D Research Associate - Polymer & Materials

Pulpdent; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulpdent in Watertown, MA is seeking a Research Associate/Associate Scientist to join the R&D team full time. You will research new devices, design and run studies to support multiple projects, and depending on education and experience, help develop and formulate new products.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices are expected. In this role you will design and execute experiments, prepare reagents and materials, document results, troubleshoot

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Aptitude in performing the detailed job requirements noted below safely and proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute laboratory experiments within defined project objectives, using established methods, literature and guidance from senior R&D team.
• Prepare test specimens, formulations, standards, reagents, and materials according to protocols and SOPs.
• Keep accurate records of experiments, results, observations and conclusions in reports, summaries, and notebooks.
• Troubleshoot problems and propose corrective actions to solve issues in the lab or production.
• Support production and development by weighing ingredients, preparing batches, mixing materials and documenting processing parameters.
• Support verification, validation, stability, aging, shelf-life and design-change testing by executing approved protocols and documenting results.
• Create, follow and maintain SOPs, records, supplies, cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Conduct lab work in a safe, efficient manner and monitor processes for consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Product, Marketing and other groups under senior scientific guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Polymer/Materials/Organic

Master's degree in Chemistry/Polymer/Materials/Organic

Job description

Pulpdent in Watertown, MA is seeking a Research Associate/Associate Scientist to join the R&D team full time. You will research new devices, design and run studies to support multiple projects, and depending on education and experience, help develop and formulate new products.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices are expected. In this role you will design and execute experiments, prepare reagents and materials, document results, troubleshoot