Scientist 2 - Polymer Scientist (Research Exp is Required)

MillenniumSoft Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Polymer Scientist to join their innovative R&D team. This role focuses on developing and testing cutting-edge chemical formulations and biomaterials for medical devices. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on laboratory experience, a strong foundation in polymer chemistry, and the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the advancement of medical technologies in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience with polymers and biomaterials is essential.
• Strong background in chemical formulation development needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new chemical formulations for medical devices.
• Conduct experiments and analyze results in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience with polymers

Chemical formulation development

Materials characterization

Technical communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate degree in Chemistry or related field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Rheometer

Instron

DSC

GPC

Spectroscopic methods

Job description

Position: Scientist 2 – Polymer Scientist

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Duration: 12 Months

Total Hours/week: 40.00

1^st Shift

Client: Medical Devices Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work hours = 8 hrs/day; 40 hrs/week; onsite role, 8am - 5pm +/-

Research experience (during graduate school or post graduation) required.

Job Description:

• Client Technologies and Innovation, located in Research Triangle Park NC, seeks a research scientist to work as a member of an R&D team that is involved in identifying, developing, and testing new technologies for a range of medical devices, including surgical and interventional devices. Specifically, the team is focused on the chemical and materials aspects of these devices.
• Under the supervision of an R&D Manager, the candidate will help with the development of new chemical formulations and biomaterials (hydrogels, coatings, resorbable polymers, viscoelastic materials etc.), and test methods for characterizing them.
• This includes chemical functionalization of materials, determination of their physico-chemical properties by various instrumentation methods, and assessment of functional performance both in-vitro and in-vivo.

• The successful candidate must have hands-on experience working in a chemicals/materials/biomedical/textiles lab, be familiar with basic synthetic (polymers or small molecules) chemistry techniques, and have hands-on experience using instruments for materials characterization (rheology, Instron, DSC, GPC, and 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, ability to proactively identify and resolve experimental challenges, 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.
• Research experience (during graduate school or post graduation) required.

Requirements:

• Hands on laboratory experience working with various polymers/biomaterials/formulations
• Experience with design and development of a polymeric materials-based solution for a biomedical or pharmaceutical application
• Hands on experience characterizing formulations/polymers (gels, polymer blends, emulsions, particles, biomedical polyesters, other viscoelastic systems etc.)
• Experience operating commonly used materials characterization tools (such as rheometer, Instron, spectroscopic methods, DSC, GPC, etc.) and interpreting resultant data
• Ability to design, execute, and appropriately document experiments
• Good written and verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to effectively interpret and present scientific results

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing test methods to assess biomechanical performance of prototypes
• Knowledge of polymer processing methods (extrusion, thermoforming, 3D printing, etc.), resorbable materials
• Experience with design of preclinical studies and interpretation of resultant data
• Experience in basic synthetic chemistry (small molecule or polymer synthesis)
• Willingness to work occasionally with biological specimens (e.g. animal tissues) for lab scale testing

Education:

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