Overview

The material scientist supports pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and/or improve medical devices and manufacturing processes, and advance the strategic goals of the company.

Responsibilities

• Help solve department, system-level material problems/issues.

• Contribute technical/scientific expertise in the areas of material design, material change, failure mode analysis and root cause analysis.

  • Support pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and improve medical devices and manufacturing processes and advance the strategic goals of the company.

  • Write technical documents, including summaries of literature studies, to support material-related projects.

• Execute /analyze material characterization studies (DSC, TGA, FTIR, MI) to define expected performance margin relative to design targets.

• Analyze/design material degradation studies (UV, VHP, environmental).

• Document experimental process through lab notebook and/or reports.

  • Contribute to the intellectual property of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications.

• Must have good organizational skills.

• Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.

• Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.

• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.

• Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with

minimal supervision.

• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.

Qualifications

• BS or MS (preferred) in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Material Engineering.

• Preferred experience in a medical manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate.

• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves, is required in some areas associated with this position.

• Must be able to perform the job's essential functions, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.

Requisition ID2024-15806

Posting Date4 weeks ago(1/7/2025 8:39 AM)

Job Location(s)Bloomington IN United States

Job LocationsUS-IN-Bloomington

Position TypeFull Time

CompanyCook Inc - Bloomington

CategoryEngineering