Annual Salary Range $85,000-$105,000

SurmodicsST, Inc. (formerly Biocoat) is committed to providing the best in developing, manufacturing, and applying coatings on medical devices.  We are looking for a Research and Development Engineer II to support product formulation, process development, and material evaluation for coatings technologies. This role will conduct analytical testing and interpret results to advance next-generation coating solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop innovative approaches for applying coatings to complex substrates in alignment with specifications and customer requirements
• Select, prepare, and formulate new coating solutions
• Lead technical investigations to troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Operate, maintain, and enhance processing equipment including coatings machine and friction testers
• Train team members on processes, equipment, and best practices
• Prepare coating procedures, technical reports, and work instructions
• Document hazard analysis for new raw materials and chemical processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams on coatings system development

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or any other related discipline with preferably 3-7 years industrial experience in a laboratory setting, medical devices or coatings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Proficient in laboratory techniques and analytical testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of chemical process hazards

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment:
Office and laboratory environments with occasional manufacturing and warehouse area exposure.  Physical requirements are those that could be reasonably anticipated given the job duties and work environment.  Travel limited to 5% between office locations. Exposure to hazardous chemicals in certain areas of the office.  Must wear required personal protective equipment while demonstrating safe working practices.

Physical Requirements
Physical Demands-Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; constant/repetitive standing; requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as necessary to perform job functions.

SST 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.

SST Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for SST. Unsolicited resumes sent to SST from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and SST and do not obligate SST 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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