Polymer Engineer

Description for

Polymer Engineer:

This position involves developing and validating the manufacturing process for various degradable polymers as well as executing product development tasks. This is a full-time, on-site position. This role is an Independent Contributor role. There are no direct reports for this position. Interaction is potentially with all levels of the organization. Responsibilities for

Polymer Engineer:

Develop procedures for the synthesis of R&D and production degradable polymers Write and execute validation protocols for pilot and production batches. Execute equipment and process qualifications Assist with the research and development of approved and assigned projects Troubleshoot issues during polymer manufacturing, acting as process engineer to resolve issues with equipment or process. Evaluates suitability of new raw materials for new or existing products. Record and maintain documentation in support of Quality System Assists in training personnel for transfer of methods from Engineering Solutions to production. Assists Quality and Regulatory Affairs in providing required documentation for submissions. Perform data analysis, determine root cause of failures, and provide recommendations to engineering staff Create and maintain clear documentation of experiments and manufacturing process instructions Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. Preferable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Understanding of chemical engineering, polymer synthesis, scale-up and process validation. Ability to handle confidential business information. Understanding of statistical methods and associated statistical analysis software. Understanding of cause-effect relations between process inputs and product specifications. Understanding of the effect of a process on downstream steps or customer needs. Ability to design experiments and evaluate data. Utilization of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for project execution and internal communication purposes. Education/Experience Requirements for

Polymer Engineer:

Required- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering or related field Preferred- Bachelor's Degree with 1 years industry experience

Environmental Requirements:

Must be able to adapt to multiple indoor work environments (shared office space, shared lab space and production areas). Working Conditions at Poly-Med, Inc. This position is in a production environment where the use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes are mandated. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; some exposure to changes in temperature, noise, dust, and chemicals. Poly-Med, Inc. offers a great selection of benefits including vacation time. Poly-Med, Inc. employees are paid once a month . Poly-Med, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Poly-Med, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities Performance bonus

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Chemistry, manufacturing & controls: 1 year (Preferred) polymer synthesis: 1 year (Required)

Microsoft Excel:

1 year (Required) Process improvement: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person