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PDI · 10 hours ago

R&D Scientist II

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

PDI is committed to research, quality, and service, providing innovative products and support to promote health and wellness. The Scientist II role focuses on advancing product development and formulation within the surface care portfolio, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and quality standards while collaborating across functions to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research and experiments in support of innovation and continuous improvement

Assist and support in concept development

Prepare technical reports, analyze data, and ensure application of strong scientific principles

Demonstrate a strong understanding of chemistry and Good Laboratory Practices

Awareness of intellectual property concepts including confidentiality, data integrity and invention disclosure. Identifies potentially novel work and contributes with guidance

Formulate and develop new products and technologies based on relevant market insights in support of Environment of care portfolio initiatives

Act as R&D Formulation lead in cross functional project teams and support the achievement of key project milestones and deliverables

Batch lab-scale formulations and manage stability studies

Assist in product scale-up and line trials

Provide guidance and support to QC

Develop and maintain products in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements

Calibrate instrumentation, help troubleshoot equipment, and maintain laboratory supplies

Assist in the development and validation of test methods, SOPs and technical documentation

Test raw materials, products and prototypes, comparing them to benchmarks or competitor products

Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and contribute to scale-up trial report generation

Performs root cause, investigation and failure analysis where necessary

Progress projects actively through the PDI pipeline, ensuring successful technical output and effective collaboration with cross functional teams

Manage multiple project objectives efficiently and adapt to changing priorities

Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrate proactive mindset and strategic thinking in a competitive landscape

Ability to foster personal growth and development by utilizing continuous coaching and feedback

Qualification

Formulation developmentRegulatory complianceR&D laboratory experienceAnalytical techniquesLaboratory PracticesComputer literateCommunication skillsTeam playerOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemistry (or related field)

Previous experience in an R&D lab

Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and laboratory procedures

Strong understanding of chemistry and Good Laboratory Practices

3-5 years of R&D laboratory experience

Hands-on experience with formulation, product testing, and analytical techniques

Ability to support key projects through the product development process

Ability to work independently in the lab and batch lab-scale quantities of specified formulations

Ability to work on multiple projects of varying complexity

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Team player

Good organizational skills and time management skills

Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment

Maintain accurate records including laboratory notebooks

Ability to compile and maintain product Design History Files (DHF)

Computer literate (Outlook/Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Follow safety and lab maintenance procedures

Adaptable learner

Enjoys fast pace environment with varied work

Wants to develop career and make an impact in fast growing and dynamic company

Proven leadership skills with a diverse group of individuals

Preferred

Master's an advantage

Previous experience with wipes/non-wovens is advantageous

Previous experience with EPA/disinfectants is advantageous

Benefits

Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental

Vision

401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing

Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Advocacy Program

Legal services

Critical illness

Hospital indemnity

Accident coverage

ID theft and fraud protection

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Sick & safe leave

Vacation

Company & floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Summer hours

Flex place/flex time options

Company

PDI

PDI is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, foodservice and our communities.

Founded in 1977

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://wearepdi.com

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