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Job Title

Polymer & Material Testing Scientist

Role type

Contract

Start date

ASAP

Remote friendly

No

Location

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Salary

US$50000 - US$110000 per annum + Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO US$

The role will require close collaboration with Product Quality Management, R&D Raw materials, Formulations, Manufacturing, QA Operations, Material Supplier Engineering and Supplier Quality to troubleshoot and optimize material and process issues related to our raw materials and final lens products.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform formulation, polymerization, processing and evaluation of methyl polydimethlysiloxane(mPDMS) used in silicon hydrogel monomers, ensuring batch quality for approved use by raw material suppliers

* Represent the QA Laboratories on cross functional project teams and as hoc committees supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), product quality protocols, polymerization issues and other production issues as applicable.

* Support non-routine test requests, material assessments and complaint investigations.

* Work closely with Product Quality Managment on critical issues related to monomer, polymerization and processs issues.

* Lead OOS/OOT investigations within the QA Labs and support identified corrective/preventative actions associated from a laboratory perspective (includes initiating, escalating and supporting Non-Conformances and Quality Events.

* Proactively identifies issues/opportunities in the QA Labs and seeks appropriate actions (EX: procedure/method improvements and instrument upgrades)

* Mentors junior scientists on new laboratory methodologies, instrumentation and techniques, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

* Understands product portfolio and potential process charges that could affect product quality.

* Supports test method transfers into the QA Raw Materials and Finished Goods laboratories from R&D.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com

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