Research & Development Scientist

Horsham, PA
Full Time
Entry Level


Annual Compensation Range: $60,000-$72,000

Biocoat is committed to providing the best in developing, manufacturing, and applying coatings on medical devices. We are looking for a Research & Development Scientist to support our company and efforts to improve patient care. To be successful in this role the associate will enjoy consistently performing testing in a laboratory, have a strong desire to be innovative and work collaboratively with a team.

What will I be doing as a Research & Development Scientist?
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:     
  • Conduct and support laboratory experiments to develop new coatings
  • Find creative ways to coat a variety of devices
  • Perform and develop analytical testing on coated devices to identify the coatings components
  • Operate and maintain analytical chemistry equipment such as HPLC, SEC, FTIR, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, coating machines, and friction testers
  • Write reports to document findings, communicate cross-departmental and with customers
  • Support coating engineers
  • Document hazard analysis for new raw materials, chemical processes, procedures for coating and analytical testing
  • Develop, complete, and ensure compliance with application documents and process controls, including SOPs, work order instructions, process techniques for example
  • Pursue ongoing improvement goals and look for ways to foster both personal and company development
  • Provide data analysis by accepted statistical methods using statistical software
Do I qualify?
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or any other related scientific discipline
  • 1 to 3 years of industrial experience in a laboratory environment, ideally focused on analytical or coatings fields
  • Experience with a variety of chemical analysis techniques such as HPLC, SEC, FTIR, and UV-Vis with an understanding of the chemistry required to pursue the research
  • Skilled in working independently and desire to learn
  • Understanding how to plan and schedule projects
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to operate lab instruments and interpret data
  • Good organizational and technical writing skills
  • Background in focusing and following safety procedures
  • Ability to work in a team and contribute with flexibility and collaboration
What Biocoat Offers:
  • Competitive salary, eligible for a discretionary bonus
  • Benefits (medical with HSA component, dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance)
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability paid by the company
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • 401(k) plan with an immediate company match
  • Paid time off
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Rewards and Recognition Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional benefits such as the opportunity to leave early on Friday's, business casual dress, friendly work environment, and fun company events.
Biocoat is an is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected characteristic under law.

Biocoat Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Biocoat. Unsolicited resumes sent to Biocoat from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Biocoat and do not obligate Biocoat to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask those external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees
 
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