changing lives.
In this role, you will…
- Develop and guide new medical device product development from start to finish.
- Develop activities related to alternative materials research and development, process improvements or further product/equipment evaluation.
- Formulate and characterize product and components to understand materials structure-property and relationship.
- Work cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, Clinical Research, Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and Legal teams towards the development of new products or the improvement of existing products or processes.
- Work independently at the laboratory bench to develop and evaluate new products or to adapt and improve existing ones.
- Select, design, and evaluate a variety of materials (e.g., thermoplastics, elastomers, composites, adhesives) to determine the best combination of materials for specific applications.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Interface with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and technical collaborators to deliver technical solutions.
- Prioritize and meet deadlines while constructing project timetables.
- Prepare written reports summarizing key findings.
- Identify and implement effective courses of action.
- Coach, motivate, and mentor junior engineers and lab technicians as needed.
Requirements:
- M.S, or Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Polymer Science or Materials Science or Chemical Engineering or related field.
- 6+ years working experience in material research and development, depending on level of education.
Skills:
- Deep understanding of structure-property and relationship in polymeric materials
- Experience in materials research and characterization (mechanical testing, thermal analysis, rheology, spectroscopy, and the underlying theory).
- Strong problem-solving skills, utilizing First Principles Thinking to address complex problems.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and participate in cross-functional teams.
- Capability to work on projects ranging from routine to highly complex.
- Strong team player with the ability to interact tactfully with others.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with medical device development life cycle and regulatory requirements
