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Medasource · 4 weeks ago

Associate Polymer Scientist

Raritan, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Medasource is seeking an Associate Polymer Scientist to support polymer characterization activities at their Raritan, NJ site. The role involves hands-on laboratory work focusing on executing test methods, generating analytical data, and maintaining documentation in a regulated environment.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Jenna Kimack

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain instruments

Perform rheology, thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TGA), and x-ray diffraction testing (XRD) following test methods and procedures developed by the clients associates

Analyze and report test results

Work with the clients associates to develop new procedures and test methods for new projects

The daily activities focus on proper sample preparation, testing, data collection, notebook recording, data analysis, and data reporting

Prepare and test samples within required turnaround time

Analyze and report test results within required turnaround time

Data entry using spreadsheet / word processing or laboratory information management software as requested

Report any unexpected observation to the lab supervisor or corresponding SMEs

Prepare technical reports with accurate interpretation of analytical data

Train other personnel in methods when necessary

Maintain and archive raw data per company procedures

Maintain good documentation and lab notebook per company procedures

Maintain calibration and maintenance records for applicable instruments

Maintain laboratory supplies

Maintain laboratory spaces to be audit ready and participate in lab safety inspections

Conduct other laboratory tasks when assigned

Perform other polymer characterization, such as microscopy, wet chemistry. Follow SOP instructions on sample preparation and data analysis as requested

Qualification

Polymer characterizationThermal analysisRheologyX-ray diffractionMethod developmentGLP/GMP experienceData analysisTechnical reportingCollaborationDocumentation

Required

BS degree in polymer science, chemistry, material science, or related science is required

Must be observant, accountable, and curious about fundamental science

Must be able to work independently and effectively collaborate and communicate with other team members

Must be able to multitask and prioritize the work flow independently

Preferred

A minimum one (1) year related working experience is preferred

Advanced degree is preferred

Previous experience in polymer characterization including thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TGA), rheology, and x-ray diffraction testing (XRD) is highly desired

Experience with method development is preferred

Experience in GLP/GMP environment is a plus