Principal Scientist
Core
Subject matter expert and technical leader driving innovation in dental chemical consumables, translating emerging technologies into viable products and leading complex experimental design to validate performance and shelf life.
Role type
Principal Scientist (R&D)
Builds
New dental chemical consumable products and validated formulations
Domain
Dental industry / Chemical materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental design, material testing (chemical and physical), good laboratory practices, risk management, strategic roadmap planning, mentoring, data analysis
Preferred skills
NPD tollgate expertise, design change management, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies for new product offerings; lead R&D activities and execute experiments confirming product performance and shelf life; mentor junior scientists and research associates; participate in product launches and lifecycle management; apply scientific theory to data analysis; represent R&D in risk management activities.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership