Material Scientist 1 at Cook Inc. (Bloomington) in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Material Scientist 1

Requisition ID 2024-15806

Posting Date 2 hours ago (1/7/2025 4:39 PM)

Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States

Job Locations US-IN-Bloomington

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Inc - Bloomington

Category Engineering

Overview

The material scientist supports pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and/or improve medical devices and manufacturing processes, and advance the strategic goals of the company.

Responsibilities

- Help solve department, system-level material problems/issues.

- Contribute technical/scientific expertise in the areas of material design, material change, failure mode analysis and root cause analysis.

- Support pre/post-market engineering by solving material problems to develop and improve medical devices and manufacturing processes and advance the strategic goals of the company.

- Write technical documents, including summaries of literature studies, to support material-related projects.

- Execute /analyze material characterization studies (DSC, TGA, FTIR, MI) to define expected performance margin relative to design targets.

- Analyze/design material degradation studies (UV, VHP, environmental).

- Document experimental process through lab notebook and/or reports.

- Contribute to the intellectual property of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications.

- Must have good organizational skills.

- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.

- Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.

- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.

- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.

- Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with

minimal supervision.

- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.

Qualifications

- BS or MS (preferred) in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Material Engineering.

- Preferred experience in a medical manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

- Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.

- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate.

- Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves, is required in some areas associated with this position.

- Must be able to perform the job's essential functions, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.

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