R&D Scientist II

Overview

Our client, a US Fortune 250 company and a global medical technology corporation serving customers in Clinical Labs, Health care research & Pharmaceutical industry, seeks an accomplished
R&D Scientist II

Position Title:
R&D Scientist II

Location:
Franklin Lakes, NJ (Onsite – 5 days per week)

Duration:
12-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $40/hr - $46/hr (depending on experience)

Relocation Expenses/ Assistance: NO

NO Visa Sponsorship/ No H1Bs/ No C2Cs

Position Summary

The
R&D Scientist II
reports directly to the
R&D Manager
and is responsible for delivering technical excellence in the area of applied material and chemical sciences within the SM R&D organization. This role supports innovation and product development initiatives, including material supplier interactions, feasibility studies, and design verification/validation for blood collection devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the R&D function as an Extended Team member in support of large technology and product development programs.
• Design and execute experiments that support development, verification, and evidence generation efforts across assigned projects.
• Document and build technical knowledge; explore and recommend solution concepts and principles with guidance.
• Support product development workstreams under guidance, including requirements management, design verification, and design transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure program success.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patent applications and invention disclosures.
• Work under general and specific direction from management to develop approaches and solutions to technical challenges.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and lab operational procedures, maintaining laboratory settings and equipment functionality.
• Mentor and train junior team members while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Travel as required for conferences, manufacturing site visits, and customer meetings.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of
  polymer formulation, processing, and structure-property relationships
  .
• Experience handling clinical specimens (particularly human blood) is preferred; bloodborne pathogen safety training will be provided.
• Proficiency in
  Microsoft Office
  ; experience with
  statistical analysis tools
  is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across complex team structures.
• Strong learning agility and initiative to develop technical competencies.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage hands-on laboratory work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

Required:

• B.S. or higher in
  Materials Science, Chemistry, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum
  2 years
  of direct laboratory experience

Preferred:

• M.S. or higher in
  Materials Science, Chemistry, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum
  3 years
  of direct laboratory experience

Recruiter Contact Info

Sajag Bhardwaj

I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients' businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.