Sr R&D Materials/Plastics Engineer/Scientist
Company: B. Braun Medical Inc
Location: Allentown
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
B. Braun Medical, Inc.B. Braun Medical, Inc.Sr R&D
Materials/Plastics Engineer/ScientistUS-PA-AllentownJob ID:
2024-24165Type: Hybrid Full Time# of Openings: 1Category:
EngineeringAllentown Mfg FacilityOverviewAbout B. Braun B. Braun
Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management,
develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and
services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas
include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and
wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating
preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and
environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in
Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in
the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap
- and CAPS -. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs
more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing
Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge
with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical
issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B.
Braun Medical, visit . ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:
- Extensive knowledge and experience with plastics processing and
test methodology / equipment and data analysis.
- Proficiency in polymer chemistry. Responsibilities: Essential
Duties
- Serve as an applied materials science expert within the R&D
department.
- Composition of specifications, explicit protocols, precise
execution of studies, and the meticulous analysis, documentation
and communication of results.
- Design tests that analyze products for a variety of materials
applications such as biocompatibility, processability, and
mechanical effectiveness to meet US FDA, ISO, and other industry
standards.
- Interface with external organizations, experts, emerging
technologies and professional societies
- Utilize databases, technical reports, industry standards,
customer input, and internal lab capability to research, analyze
and identify correction for materials-related issues.
- Provide resolution training and guidance to others within the
materials science organization.
- Prepare and present technical investigation reports to peers
and middle level management.
- Demonstrate experience in compounding plastics and colorants or
other additives.
- Conduct non-clinical and clinical studies as a project leader
managing internal and external experts, organizations (e.g., CROs),
and resources and has learned to work against time lines The job
function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any
responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to
take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and
others Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry.
Influences the development of and drives the application of
principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of
action.
- Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and
judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically
assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of other
peers.
- Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on
experience.
- Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads,
subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external
contractors/vendors.#LI#MSL#IDTarget Based Range$79,800 -
$89,800QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications
-Education/Experience/Training/Etc Required:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
- 04-06 years related experience required.
- Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Occasional business travel required, Secrecy and invention
agreement and non-compete agreement, Ability to work non-standard
schedule as needed While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and
reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to
stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 20 pounds. Additional Information Responsibilities: Other
Duties: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of
the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add,
modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different
positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is expected to:
- Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally,
and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible
amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying,
Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
- Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand,
Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses
- Frequently:Sit
- Constantly:N/AActivities:
- Occasionally:Climbing stairs/ladders, Push/pull, Reaching
upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field
of vision/peripheral, Standing, Walking
- Frequently:Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine
distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting , Talking
- ordinary, loud/quick
- Constantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:
- Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts, Exposure to toxic or
caustic chemicals (in most areas)
- Frequently:N/A
- Constantly:N/A Work Environment: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Noise Intensity:Moderate
- Occasionally:Lab environment, Other
- Frequently:Office environment
- Constantly:N/A What We OfferB. Braun offers an excellent
benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and
tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety
healthcare products or view a listing of our employment
opportunities, please visit us on the internet at
www.bbraunusa.com.
Through its Sharing Expertise-- - initiative, B. Braun promotes
best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products
and services.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status,
age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other
legally protected status.Compensation details: 89800 Yearly
SalaryPIf022aafe3e5a-31181-34473995
Keywords: B. Braun Medical Inc, Lancaster , Sr R&D Materials/Plastics Engineer/Scientist, Engineering , Allentown, Pennsylvania
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