Overview The material scientist supports pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and/or improve medical devices and manufacturing processes, and advance the strategic goals of the company. Responsibilities - Help solve department, system-level material problems/issues. - Contribute technical/scientific expertise in the areas of material design, material change, failure mode analysis and root cause analysis. - Support pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and improve medical devices and manufacturing processes and advance the strategic goals of the company. - Write technical documents, including summaries of literature studies, to support material-related projects. - Execute /analyze material characterization studies (DSC, TGA, FTIR, MI) to define expected performance margin relative to design targets. - Analyze/design material degradation studies (UV, VHP, environmental). - Document experimental process through lab notebook and/or reports. - Contribute to the intellectual property of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications. - Must have good organizational skills. - Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth. - Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements. - Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization. - Must strictly adhere to safety requirements. - Maintain regular and punctual attendance. - Must maintain company quality and quantity standards. - Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision. - Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations. Qualifications - BS or MS (preferred) in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Material Engineering. - Preferred experience in a medical manufacturing environment Physical Requirements: - Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment. - Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate. - Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves, is required in some areas associated with this position. - Must be able to perform the job's essential functions, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA. Requisition ID2024-15806 Posting Date2 weeks ago(1/7/2025 8:39 AM) Job Location(s)Bloomington IN United States Job LocationsUS-IN-Bloomington Position TypeFull Time CompanyCook Inc - Bloomington CategoryEngineering