R&D Scientist

$83,200 - $93,600/Yr

Kaygen - Franklin Lakes, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Franklin Lakes, NJ

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About the position

The R&D Scientist II position at Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ, is a contract role focused on applied material and chemical sciences within the IDS R&D organization. The role involves delivering technical excellence, supporting product development, and conducting experiments related to blood collection devices. The scientist will work cross-functionally with various departments and mentor junior team members while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices.

Responsibilities

• Support change to win activities by interacting with material suppliers and conducting feasibility studies.
• Perform design verification and validation for blood collection devices.
• Represent the R&D function as an Extended Team member in large technology and product development programs.
• Design and execute experiments for development, verification, and evidence generation across assigned programs.
• Document and build technical knowledge within assigned business areas and recommend solution concepts.
• Drive product development work streams including Requirements Management, Design Verification, and Design Transfer to Manufacturing.
• Ensure program success by collaborating with R&D Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Participate in intellectual property growth by submitting patent applications and Invention Disclosure Records.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices and maintain laboratory settings and equipment functionality.
• Mentor and train junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Travel as required to conferences, manufacturing sites, and customer visits.

Requirements

• B.S.+ degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years direct laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of polymer formulation, processing, and structure-property relationships.
• Experience handling clinical specimens, particularly human blood, is desired.
• Proficient with MS Office and experience with statistical analysis tools is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong learning agility and self-motivated with a sense of urgency.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with blood borne pathogen safety training.
• Experience in polymer processing and characterization.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $40 - $45 per hour.
• Contract position with expected hours of 40 per week.