Scientist 2, Chemistry

MillenniumSoft Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. is seeking an entry-level Scientist 2, Chemistry for a 12-month contract with a 40-hour workweek at Research Triangle Park, NC. The position requires hands-on experience in a chemicals/materials/biomedical lab and familiarity with analytical instrumentation.

You will plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance medical technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience with chemicals, materials, polymers.
• Experience with formulations using soft materials.
• Knowledge of material characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct scientific experiments.
• Analyze, interpret, and present results.
• Collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Lab experience

Polymers

Biomedical materials

Analytical methods

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree

Chemistry or related field

Tools

Rheometer

DSC

GPC

Spectroscopy

Job description

Level of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only).
Shift: Work days/hours Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Position : Scientist 2, Chemistry
Location : Research Triangle Park, NC
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
pay rate:$20-30/hr
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Research and Development
Level of Experience: Entry Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only).
Shift: Work days/hours Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Job Description

• The successful candidate must have hands-on experience working in a chemicals/materials/biomedical/diagnostics lab, be knowledgeable in the use of soft materials (polymers, particles, biomaterials, etc.), be familiar with synthetic chemistry techniques, and have hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation techniques used for materials characterization (for example, rheology, DSC, GPC, spectroscopic methods).
• Additional experience with test method development using medical prototypes, working knowledge of biomedical polymeric materials, and preclinical testing in animals is also valuable.
• The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to identify and resolve experimental challenges proactively, and a strong desire to gain experience in developing medical technologies.
• The candidate should be able to plan and conduct scientific experiments, and effectively analyze, interpret, and present experimental results while collaborating with team members from a variety of backgrounds.
• The candidate should also be able to adapt to changing requirements that can arise in a dynamic work environment and will be expected to contribute intellectually to areas not directly related to his or her field.
  

Requirements

• Hands-on laboratory experience working with various chemicals/materials/polymers
• Experience developing formulations using soft materials (polymers, emulsions, particles, biomedical polyesters, other viscoelastic systems, etc.)
• Experience operating commonly used materials characterization tools (for example, Rheometer, spectroscopic methods, DSC, GPC, etc.) And interpreting resultant data

Desired Skills

• Experience in basic synthetic chemistry (small molecule or polymer synthesis)
• Knowledge of polymer processing methods (extrusion, 3D printing, etc.), resorbable materials
• Experience with in-vivo testing of biomedical devices or prototypes
• Willingness to work occasionally with biological specimens (e.g. blood) for lab scale testing.

Education

• Graduate degree or equivalent work experience in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Prior work experience in a medical device or diagnostics R&D organization is a plus.