Research Associate

Pulpdent Corporation•Watertown, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pulpdent Corporation is hiring a full-time Research Associate/Associate Scientist to work with its R&D team on research into new devices and the design and performance of studies supporting a range of projects. Depending on education and experience, the role may also help develop and formulate new products. The position works under the general direction of the senior scientific team and calls for strong organization, attention to detail, and familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices. The role involves laboratory testing and experimentation, preparing specimens and materials, documenting and presenting results, troubleshooting laboratory or production issues, and supporting product development and manufacturing activities. It also includes maintaining laboratory procedures, records, equipment, supplies, and work areas; following safe work practices; and collaborating with teams across the company. Pulpdent is a third-generation, family-owned dental medical device research and manufacturing company founded in 1947. Its headquarters, research laboratory, and manufacturing facilities are in Watertown, Massachusetts, and its products are distributed globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or a related field, with 0–5+ years of experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields or a related field, with 0–2+ years of experience.
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Aptitude to perform the detailed job requirements safely and proficiently.
Ability to be on site 100% of working time.
Ability to lift various objects up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Familiarity with batch chemical manufacturing.
Familiarity with dental materials and/or medical devices.
Experience and understanding of spectroscopy techniques, including UV-Vis, FTIR, and spectrophotometry.
Familiarity with mechanical testing of polymers.
Familiarity with ISO testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Complete required ISO, analytical, and other characterization testing on products, formulations, and raw materials.
Design, plan, and execute laboratory experiments within defined project objectives using established methods, scientific literature, and guidance from the senior R&D team.
Prepare test specimens, formulations, standards, reagents, and materials according to approved protocols, test methods, and standard operating procedures.
Record experiments, results, observations, and preliminary conclusions in written reports, technical summaries, presentations, and laboratory notebooks.
Troubleshoot laboratory or production problems and take corrective actions to resolve issues.
Present findings and suggest solutions to the R&D team.
Support production and development activities by weighing ingredients, preparing laboratory batches, mixing materials, following standard operating procedures, documenting processing parameters, and evaluating physical and performance characteristics.
Support product verification, validation, stability, aging, shelf-life, and design-change testing by executing approved protocols and documenting results.
Create, follow, and maintain SOPs and records, and manage laboratory supplies, cleaning, maintenance, equipment, and work areas.
Conduct laboratory work safely and efficiently, helping ensure a safe working environment for colleagues.
Monitor processes to ensure consistency and reliability.
Collaborate with Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Product, Marketing, and other functional groups.