Planet Pharma
R&D Scientist II – Chemist (Materials/Polymers)
Planet Pharma, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, us, 07417
Job Title: R&D Scientist II – Chemist (Materials/Polymers)
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (On-site, 5 days/week)
Duration: 12-month initial contract (Potential for extension)
Compensation: $35 – $39/Hr. (W2 only, some flexibility)
Job Overview We are seeking a Chemist with 2+ years of industry experience, ideally with a background in materials science or polymers related to medical devices. The successful candidate will support R&D for blood collection devices (e.g., plastic tubing, vials, etc.).
Note: This role involves working with human blood samples. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Represent R&D in cross-functional teams supporting technology and product development programs
Design and execute experiments for development, verification, and validation of medical devices
Interact with material suppliers and conduct feasibility studies
Support design verification/validation and design transfer to manufacturing
Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams
Document technical findings and support IP generation (e.g., invention disclosures, patents)
Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and maintain a safe lab environment
Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment
Travel as needed (e.g., manufacturing sites, conferences, customer visits)
Required Qualifications Education
B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related engineering disciplines
Experience
Minimum 2–3 years of direct laboratory experience
Background in polymer formulation, processing, and structure-property relationships
Skills
Experience working with clinical specimens (human blood) preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of statistical analysis tools is a plus
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
High learning agility and a hands-on approach
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Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (On-site, 5 days/week)
Duration: 12-month initial contract (Potential for extension)
Compensation: $35 – $39/Hr. (W2 only, some flexibility)
Job Overview We are seeking a Chemist with 2+ years of industry experience, ideally with a background in materials science or polymers related to medical devices. The successful candidate will support R&D for blood collection devices (e.g., plastic tubing, vials, etc.).
Note: This role involves working with human blood samples. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Represent R&D in cross-functional teams supporting technology and product development programs
Design and execute experiments for development, verification, and validation of medical devices
Interact with material suppliers and conduct feasibility studies
Support design verification/validation and design transfer to manufacturing
Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams
Document technical findings and support IP generation (e.g., invention disclosures, patents)
Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and maintain a safe lab environment
Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment
Travel as needed (e.g., manufacturing sites, conferences, customer visits)
Required Qualifications Education
B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related engineering disciplines
Experience
Minimum 2–3 years of direct laboratory experience
Background in polymer formulation, processing, and structure-property relationships
Skills
Experience working with clinical specimens (human blood) preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of statistical analysis tools is a plus
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
High learning agility and a hands-on approach
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