Senior Scientist, Biomaterials R&D

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Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
Materials/Biomaterials Science

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Biomaterials R&D, located in West Chester, PA

This role is for a Materials Scientist or Chemist to support the development of new biomaterials technologies and/or support in-market products through their product life-cycle within multiple cross-functional project teams.

The Scientist performs prototyping and testing of innovative materials technologies, develops new test methods and manufacturing processes, and supports regulatory submissions.

This includes communication with other R&D Scientists and Engineers, Marketing and Sales consultants, and customers e.g., Health Care Professionals.

The Senior R&D Scientist will be an integral resource to the R&D team, providing technical expertise on materials science, chemistry, and test methods.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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The Senior R&D Scientist will support design and development of complex medical devices and projects, providing technical expertise to cross-functional project teams through all phases of the product life-cycle.

The Senior R&D Scientist will function as a subject matter expert in biomaterials science and chemistry, and will organize, plan, execute and oversee prototyping and testing of new technologies for projects through development, regulatory filing, product launch, and commercialization.

Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, key responsibilities for this position include:


* Act as a subject matter expert in biomaterials science and chemical test methods.


* Act as a technical team member of a cross-functional project core team (marketing, manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain, regulatory, etc.).



* Coordinates with design engineers, marketing, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and other functional departments to develop and test...