Job Description:
Job Title: R&D Scientist
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 ( Hybrid 3 days on site required.)
Duration: 06 months contract
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- B.S.+ degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related engineering disciplines.
- Minimum 2 years direct laboratory experience.
The R&D Scientist II reports directly to the R&D Manager and is responsible for delivering technical excellence in applied material/chemical sciences within the IDS R&D organization. The R&D Scientist II will support change to win activities such as interacting with material suppliers, conducting feasibility studies, and performing design verification/validation for blood collection devices.
• Represents the R&D function as an Extended Team member in support of large technology and product development programs.
• Design and execute experiments that further the development, verification, and evidence generation efforts across all assigned programs and projects.
• Document and build technical knowledge within assigned business areas; with guidance, explore and recommend solution concepts and principles when applicable.
• Drive aspects of product development work streams under guidance including but not limited to Requirements Management, Design Verification, and Design Transfer to Manufacturing for applicable assignments.
• Ensure program success by working cross functionally with R&D-Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
• Participate in intellectual property growth; submit patent applications and Invention Disclosure Records.
• Works under general and specific direction from manager and senior personnel to determine or develop potential approaches to solutions.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices, all relevant lab operational procedures, and actively participate in maintaining the setting and functionality of IDS laboratories and equipment.
• Mentor and train junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Travel as required to conferences, manufacturing sites, customer visits, etc.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge on polymer formulation, processing and structure-property relationship.
• Experience with handling clinical specimens (particularly human blood) is desired; blood-borne pathogen safety training is necessary and will be provided.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, and experience with statistical analysis tools is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable with complex team matrices.
• Strong learning agility to facilitate strengthening core competency areas.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and willing to take hands-on work.
