Senior Chemist - NPD Engineering - Marlborough, MA

Michael Page • Full-time • Massachusetts, United States • 13h ago

As a Senior Chemical Engineer at my client's sustainable materials initiative, you'll lead exciting formulation development efforts within the NPI Engineering team. This hands-on role involves driving new material innovations, coordinating vendor and material selection, creating prototypes, defining process controls, and supporting both chemical engineering and production teams.

Client Details

My client specializes in providing advanced coating and surface treatment solutions for medical devices and other complex industrial components. They offer services like PTFE, hydrophilic, and other specialty coatings to enhance the performance, durability, and bio-compatibility of critical parts across many industries.

Description

This role will report into the VP of Engineering and be responsible for:

Lead formulation development and manage project execution.
Train and support chemical engineering team on new materials and formulations.
Collaborate with program management to design and qualify new coating formulations.
Identify new vendors and materials for formulation testing and feasibility studies.
Establish chemical process standards, document test results, and prepare reports for internal and customer use.
Develop and execute DOEs, process validation protocols, and process development reports.
Oversee sample preparation, ensuring quality, quantity, and on-time delivery.
Train lab and production personnel on new formulations in both lab and manufacturing settings

Profile

A successful candidate will have:

5+ years experience developing new chemical formulations in labs
Knowledge of medical device manufacturing and/or ISO 13485 preferred
Team player who is able to work cross functionally across teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in a wet chemistry lab
Metallurgical properties knowledge of aluminum alloys a plus

Job Offer

The candidate will receive:

Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
Supportive and inclusive company culture
Networking opportunities within the industry
Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.

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