Sr. R&D Scientist

Birmingham, AL, USFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead biomaterial research and development for medical devices, focusing on polymer characterization, synthesis, process development, and technology transfer.

Role type

Senior R&D Scientist (Biomaterials/Polymer Science)

Builds

Biomaterials for medical device applications

Domain

Chemical industry / Medical devices

Required skills

Polymer characterization, biomaterial synthesis, process development, GMP/GLP compliance, experimental design, data interpretation, technology transfer, regulatory documentation

Preferred skills

Project leadership from concept to commercialization, independent scientific method development, multi-tasking research management

Technologies

Trackwise, GMP, GLP, SOPs

Responsibilities

Conduct polymer characterization and testing; develop and scale up synthetic/analytical methods; support GMP manufacturing; author quality and regulatory reports; execute technology transfer projects; ensure occupational safety and hazard analysis.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic project ownership

About Evonik

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ Responsibilities Maintain and revise QA related procedures, as needed. Maintain cGMP training systems and perform on-site team member training in Quality related matters Ensure GxP support and oversight, as applicable, for relevant site functions and activities Support QA team members with Senior QA level knowledge, experience, guidance, coaching and mentoring, as required Perform QA batch record review and disposition of manufactured early phase clinical product batches. Provide final QA approval of investigations and disposition of any impac