Polymer Scientist (Pharma–Medical Devices Industry) / Hybrid work from Pioneer Data Systems
Lake Forest, IL 60045
About the Job
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Lake Forest, IL is currently looking for a Polymer Scientist to join their expanding team.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Polymer Scientist (Pharma–Medical Devices Industry) / Hybrid work
- Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
- Location: Lake Forest, IL
- Hybrid role in Lake Forest, IL; candidates will be required onsite 3 days per week (minimum) after training
Note:
- The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
- You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
- Polymer Scientist
- The Polymer Scientist will provide scientific expertise to drive programs that improve materials quality, supply reliability and total cost of ownership for PGS' Sterile Injectable packaging and delivery system components.
- The Polymer Scientist will provide technical packaging materials expertise to identify alternate materials and resolve material and resin issues within the network.
- This individual will develop strong network partnerships, and utilize technical knowledge, analytical testing, and data analytics to ensure effective and timely solutions to materials concerns
Responsibilities:
- Identify alternate materials for components to ensure product supply and support NetZero projects
- Ensure timely resolution of material issues/ investigations to sustain a consistent supply of product to the market
- Provide technical expertise to reduce costs, address shelf-life concerns, and ensure a consistent supply of product to market
- Implement unique materials solutions to support product improvements
- Provide Materials expertise to address plastic component and Single use system initiatives
- Prove materials support of new product development and component lifecycle management projects
- Drive industry focus to evaluate new materials technologies
Qualifications:
- BS/MS in Polymer/Material Science, Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals / medical devices
- Expertise in Qualifying materials for pharmaceutical products
- Knowledge of multiple resin types
- Knowledge of USP/EP requirements
- Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Team player
Location:
- This is a hybrid role in Lake Forest, IL; candidates will be required onsite 3 days per week (minimum) after training