Staff R&D Materials Chemist Engineer

Envista Dentistry•Pomona, CA

About The Position

This Staff R&D Materials Chemist Engineer provides the opportunity to develop new materials, concepts and products for orthodontics. This person will be expected to interface with employees at all levels in various departments, including R&D, Operations, Quality Assurance, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, and Procurement.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
At least 8 years’ of relevant experience with a Masters’ degree OR 5 years’ of relevant experience with a PhD
Strong experience with statistical analysis (Minitab or similar, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
Strong technical and analytical skills
Wet and Dry laboratory experience is critical for this role
Scientific literature evaluation and reporting experience
Awareness of industry standards and process tests for quality inspections
Understanding of good laboratory practices (GLP)
Proficient in MS Office Suite, statistical methods

Nice To Haves

Orthodontic and/or dental experience is a plus
Research Experience in polymer composites, glasses and photo-initiators
Medical device experience a plus
Bonding adhesives/materials experience a plus
Instron or similar experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Hypothesize and develop materials formulations
Perform chemical, physical, and mechanical property testing
Conduct scientific research with objectivity and integrity
Evaluation of chemical/materials technologies and reporting
Support product development, operations, and sustaining teams
Define, develop and test new adhesive formulations based upon glass/resin composite mixtures
Prepare solutions, compounds, and reagents used in chemical laboratory procedures
Conduct experiments using appropriate equipment, techniques and protocols without supervision and demonstrate ability to independently plan and carry out daily work
Conduct research according to company’s priority and establish schedules necessary to meet project timetables
Use established DOE methodologies to execute experimentation
Records experimental data according to established procedures, makes calculations, evaluates results, makes recommendations and maintains accurate records
Prepare advanced technical reports and white papers
Summarizes and communicates data of a complex nature to non-technical audiences
Able to lead medium to large new technology projects with minimal supervision; is accountable for results and owns the data
Mentoring junior scientists & engineers
Work with the R&D, Procurement and Manufacturing teams to identify, evaluate and qualify suppliers and raw materials as required for new product development (NPD) and establish instructions, processes and plans to transition projects from R&D to Manufacturing
Serving as the technical advisor to engineering, manufacturing, QA and procurement staff for raw material requirements, vendors, developing material test protocols and fabrication processes
Developing and updating engineering documents such as Manufacturing Instructions, drawings, tests and qualification protocols
Propose experimental approaches to complex problems
Design and carry out experiments with scientific methods
Hypothesis to Conclusions reporting
Scientific literature review
Identifies deficiencies and improves existing procedures
Collect and analyze information on competitor product performance
Provides training to other associates
Perform related duties as responsibilities necessitate