Staff R&D Materials Chemist Engineer
Core
Develop new materials, concepts, and products for orthodontics, specifically focusing on adhesive formulations and glass/resin composite mixtures.
Role type
Staff R&D Materials Chemist Engineer
Builds
New orthodontic products and adhesive formulations
Domain
Orthodontics / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hypothesis development, chemical/physical/mechanical property testing, DOE methodologies, statistical analysis (Minitab), wet and dry laboratory techniques, supplier qualification, technical reporting, mentoring
Preferred skills
Polymer composites research, glass and photo-initiators expertise, medical device experience, bonding adhesives experience
Technologies
Instron, Minitab, MS Office Suite
Responsibilities
Define, develop, and test new adhesive formulations; conduct experiments using appropriate equipment and protocols; prepare solutions, compounds, and reagents; evaluate chemical/materials technologies; support product development and transitioning projects from R&D to Manufacturing; serve as technical advisor to engineering, manufacturing, QA, and procurement staff; develop engineering documents such as Manufacturing Instructions and qualification protocols; collect and analyze competitor product performance data.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities