Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Scientist II
Work Site: St. Paul, MN 55117 – 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months Contract with possible extension
Shift/Schedule: Mon – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pay Rate/Range: $40.00/hr on W-2 through Select Source International
Job Description:
The scientist has a focus in polymer materials characterization with experience working with various techniques such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, and SEM. Additionally, scientist will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, possessing strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
Essential Functions:
- Perform material characterization and assessment using a variety of techniques including DSC, TGA, FTIR to support medical device project teams with various Materials Science needs.
- Thermal analysis experience (DSC/TGA)
- Partner with other scientists and project teams to define test plans.
- Work in a dynamic team environment and have strong interpersonal skills.
- Conduct hands-on laboratory analysis and testing.
- Document experiments in a highly regulated environment in an electronic notebook system.
- Knowledge of technical concepts and principles underlying Materials Science techniques.
- Analyze test results and draft technical reports.
Accountability/Supervision:
- Possess ability to apply chemistry/materials education and experience in fast-moving laboratory.
- Willingness to be hands on in a science laboratory.
- Will receive work direction and prioritization from supervisor and/or other S&T scientists.
- Possess strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong technical writing skills
Working Conditions:
- Working in lab environment with proper safety equipment.
- Working with common laboratory chemicals and biological tissue.
- Working while sitting and /or standing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work in fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.
- Experience with common materials characterization techniques.
- Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently and meet required deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemistry or closely related degree with 1-3 years demonstrated experience
- Ability to operate analytical instrumentation through relevant industry experience
- Experience documenting laboratory work in electronic/paper notebook system according to GMP guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with polymer characterization and understanding of structure/property relationships.
- Working knowledge of Trios, Omnic software system and Labvantage ELN documentation system.
Company DescriptionSelect Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier diversity awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilities
Company Description
Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.\r\n\r\nBased in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier diversity awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilities