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Pay range: $30/hr – $35/hr.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable).

Industry: Medical Device

Duration: 12 Months Contract (++Possibility of Extension)

Position Summary:

The scientist has a focus in polymer materials characterization with experience working with various techniques such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, and SEM. Additionally, scientist will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, possessing strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Essential Functions:

• Perform material characterization and assessment using a variety of techniques including DSC, TGA, FTIR to support medical device project teams with various Materials Science needs.
• Partner with other scientists and project teams to define test plans
• Work in a dynamic team environment and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory analysis and testing.
• Document experiments in a highly regulated environment in an electronic notebook system
• Knowledge of technical concepts and principles underlying Materials Science techniques.
• Analyze test results and draft technical reports.

Accountability/Supervision:

• Possess ability to apply chemistry/materials education and experience in fast-moving laboratory.
• Willingness to be hands on in a science laboratory.
• Will receive work direction and prioritization from supervisor and/or other S&T scientists.
• Possess strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical writing skills

Working Conditions:

• Working in lab environment with proper safety equipment.
• Working with common laboratory chemicals and biological tissue.
• Working while sitting and /or standing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work in fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.
• Experience with common materials characterization techniques.
• Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently and meet required deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemistry or closely related degree with 1-3 years demonstrated experience
• Ability to operate analytical instrumentation through relevant industry experience
• Experience documenting laboratory work in electronic/paper notebook system according to GMP guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with polymer characterization and understanding of structure/property relationships.
• Working knowledge of Trios, Omnic software system and Labvantage ELN documentation system.