Co-op-Material Scientist-New Kensington, PA - January-June 2027
About The Position
This is a 6-month co-op opportunity with Philips, a HealthTech company, located in New Kensington, PA. The role is designed for individuals currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) or graduate (MS) degree, offering meaningful, hands-on experience. The co-op will involve performing material assessments and testing for biocompatibility, investigating material failures, reviewing new materials and processes, and contributing to the long-term competence development in materials science. The role requires collaboration with various internal and external teams, including R&D, NPD, CRO's, and regulatory agencies, while adhering to internal quality standards.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s/MS Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or similar disciplines
- Detailed experience analyzing chemical and physical properties of materials to draw scientific conclusions
- Experience using test instrumentation and equipment in and out of a Lab environment
- Able to collaborate with other (technical) disciplines, external partners, and companies
- Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Perform material assessments and testing needed to assess biocompatibility for product development and design changes
- Investigate material failures and coordinate corrective actions with project teams
- Review new materials, manufacturing processes, finishing technologies, and reprocessing methods which make new designs and functions in Philips S&RC products possible and safe
- Contribute to long term competence development in materials science at S&RC
- Learn from and adhere to internal quality manual (Quality System Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms)
- Work cross-functionally and collaborate with R&D, NPD, CRO’s, Regulatory Agencies internal/external scientists and other stake holders
Benefits
- Paid opportunities
- Overtime eligible (for Masters/PhD Level)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
