Kerr Dental · 18 hours ago
Research Scientist (On-Site Pomona, CA)
Pomona, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $153K/yr
5+ years expKerr Dental is seeking an innovative Research Scientist to drive new product development and support sustaining projects within their dental chemical consumables portfolio. The role involves leading feasibility work, running experiments, and contributing expertise to design control and risk management.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Actively seeking new technologies, and product features as part of innovation activities for the assigned product category and other dental chemical consumables products that could translate into new product offerings
Create research activities outline (design of experiments) and schedule according to the company’s timetable and establish daily or weekly routines necessary to meet the project timetable with limited collaboration with supervisor
Developed in-depth knowledge and good understanding (Subject Matter Expert /SME) of the assigned category of the industry
Participate in the planning of category strategic roadmap
Participate in design control/design change project as R&D representative within the assigned product category with guidance from senior member
Prepared and execute NPD tollgate and design change activities (example: test methods, design verification protocol and report, ECR memo, etc) with limited guidance from senior members
Lead NPD feasibility work and provide support on sustaining project at low to moderate complexity
Represent R&D in product risk management activities (documentation of risk identification, mitigation verification, etc)
Carries out experiments using appropriate equipment, techniques, and protocols
Applies good laboratory practices
Lead and/or execute experiments that scientifically confirm product performance, reliability, and shelf life
Identifies deficiencies and modifies/improves existing procedures
Expected to participate with significant contribution in at least a combination of two product launches or life-cycle management (sustaining) project with medium impact/complexity level
Applies scientific theory to reach conclusions based on data analysis
Complies with all company policies and procedures including quality, complaint handling, and safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer, or related fields and a minimum of 10 years within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, at least 5 years in the dental industry required
Master's degree in chemistry, polymer, or related fields and a minimum of 5 years of industrial laboratory experience is required, at least 3 years within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry required
Doctoral degree in chemistry, polymer, or related fields is required
Skilled in conducting standard chemical or physical testing required
Experience in applying good laboratory practices required
Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel required
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required
Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are required
Good organizational and time management skills is required
Ability to prioritize is required
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Medical/dental/vision benefits
401K match
Company
Kerr Dental
Kerr is a premier dental solutions provider committed to exceptional customer experience.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
EQT
2009-11-13Acquired
2005-12-07Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Laura Woodruff
Director of Corporate Accounts/Channel Partners - Equipment, Technology & Software
Mai D'Errico
DSO Business Development Partner / South TX
Recent News
2025-09-10
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