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Kerr Dental · 2 weeks ago

Metrex Materials Science Engineer (On-Site Pomona, CA)

Orange, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $153K/yr

5+ years exp

Kerr Dental is looking for a Materials Science Engineer to design and conduct developmental work for Metrex surface disinfectants and related products. The role involves project management, material compatibility studies, and collaboration with external partners to ensure product efficacy and reliability.

Consumer GoodsHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device

Responsibilities

Identify gaps related to material compatibility and propose robust solutions or independent studies

Design and carry out developmental work using appropriate methods and instrumentation to scientifically confirm efficacy, stability, compatibility and reliability of design

Independently plan and execute projects according to projects’ timetable and establish daily or weekly routines to meet project timetable

Present scientific data and recommendation to influence internal stakeholder and drive project direction

Develop and implement new testing methods and operating procedures to facilitate formula development process

Perform material compatibility study for surface disinfectant wipes and liquids as per ASTM and ISO guidelines

Conducting a wide variety of experimental tasks, including (but not limited to) tensile testing using Instron, corrosion study of metals, and evaluating compatibility of chemicals with medical devices

Manage vendor and external collaborator relationships; proactively collaborate with external medical device, polymer, and component materials manufacturers for material compatibility testing

Collaborate and carry out design verification studies and other studies to meet the design controls requirements

Perform engineering analysis such as stress, tolerance stack, material selection, and FMEA

Independently conducts root cause analysis investigations

Participate in efforts associated with continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and other organization capability initiatives

Work on cross functional team to prepare scientific conference presentations and publications

Adhere to safety guidelines

Estimated 5% travel will be required for this position

Qualification

Material ScienceMaterial Compatibility TestingExperimental DesignASTM/ISO StandardsStatistical AnalysisGMPGLP KnowledgeAnalytical ThinkingProject ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Master's Degree in Material Science, Polymer Science and Packaging Engineering, or related disciplines

5-10 years of R&D experience in manufacturing packaging, chemical or other highly regulated industry

Knowledge of material characterization and failure analysis techniques

Able to perform material compatibility study for surface disinfectant wipes and liquids as per ASTM and ISO guidelines

Experience conducting a wide variety of experimental tasks, including (but not limited to) tensile testing using Instron, corrosion study of metals, and evaluating compatibility of chemicals with medical devices

Experience working with microscopes, tensile/strain testing (Instron, Blue Hill Universal) and rheology

Knowledge of lab best practices and GMP and GLP

Familiarity with ASTM/ ISO standards and mechanical testing

In-depth understanding of various statistical analysis tools