Materials Scientist

Position Title: Materials Scientist II

Work Location: St. Paul, MN 55117

Assignment Duration: 11 months

Work Schedule: Mon – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

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, the scientist will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, possessing strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Top Three Must-Have Skills:

• Thermal analysis experience (DSC/TGA)
• Problem-solving skills, good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Prefers candidates with 1-3 years of previous experience

Essential Functions:

• Perform material characterization and assessment using a variety of techniques, including DSC, TGA, and 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 the ability to apply chemistry/materials education and experience in a 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 a 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 a 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 a closely related degree with 1-3 years of 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.