R&D Materials/Plastics Engineer/Scientist - Allentown, United States - B. Braun Medical Inc

B. Braun Medical Inc Allentown, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

R&D Materials/Plastics Engineer/Scientist

US-PA-Allentown

Job ID:
Type: Hybrid Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Allentown Mfg Facility

Overview

About 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

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Proficiency in polymer chemistry.
Extensive knowledge and experience with plastics processing and test methodology / equipment and data analysis.

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 full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a 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.

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Target Based Range

$71,600-$81,600

Qualifications

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
02-04 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/A

Activities:

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/A

Environmental 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 Offer

B. 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

Through its Sharing Expertise initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

Notices

Equal 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.

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