R&D Research Scientist
About The Position
Ultradent, a global name in oral health, is seeking a Research Scientist to join our R&D team at our headquarters in Salt Lake City. The Scientist will work with an interdisciplinary team that develops new dental materials and devices. This position requires a drive to innovate and explore new materials in the dental industry. Experience in developing ideas from concept to prototype is highly recommended. Experience with photo/radical induced polymerization techniques, medical device research, microbiology/tissue management techniques, and/or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a background in the following are encouraged to apply: chemical engineering, polymers, chemistry, material science, medical device research, and biomedical engineering.
Requirements
- B.S. in a related field (polymer, composites, chemistry, or materials science) with 2+ years of research experiences preferred.
- M.S. or PhD in a related field (polymer, composites, chemistry, or materials science).
- Motivated to work with a multifunctional team.
- The ability to complete work duties or assignments in a timely manner.
- The ability to communicate results orally, in writing, or possibly in a presentation.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Passion for completing challenging projects.
- Strong analytical, deductive, and inductive reasoning abilities.
- Curiosity and the ability to work in a research environment (self-directed and motivated).
- Mental flexibility and a desire to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developing ideas from concept to prototype is highly recommended.
- Experience with photo/radical induced polymerization techniques, medical device research, microbiology/tissue management techniques, and/or a related field is preferred.
- Candidates with a background in chemical engineering, polymers, chemistry, material science, medical device research, and biomedical engineering are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with polymeric and/or photo-cured systems is preferred.
- Experience building mechanical or electrical devices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and test scientific hypotheses independently or with minimal guidance to achieve desired product performance.
- Extensive knowledge and familiarity with fundamental material science themes such as structure-property-processing-composition relationships.
- Experience with making and characterizing materials in a chemical laboratory.
- Comfortable using common laboratory equipment such as scales, fume hoods, and mixing equipment.
- Ability and willingness to take ownership of projects and address varied stakeholder needs.
- Exhibit curiosity and contribute new knowledge and ideas to the R&D department.
- Effective data communication skills e.g. with Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Thorough data collection and documentation of research activities through ELN and LIMS systems.
- Perform various biological laboratory techniques and procedures, such as cell culture or other molecular biology techniques.
- Use advanced instruments and technologies to analyze biological samples.
- Contribute to the development of new biotechnological products or improvements to existing ones.
- Has experience evaluating new biological technologies in existing medical devices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
