Polymer Scientist/Engineer
Spectraforce
Lake Forest, Illinois
24 days ago
Job Description
Title: Polymer Scientist/Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Lake Forest, IL
hybrid 3 day on site minimum after training
Description:
The Polymer Scientist will provide scientific expertise to drive programs that improve materials quality, supply reliability and total cost of ownership for PGS’ Sterile Injectable packaging and delivery system components. The Polymer Scientist will provide technical packaging materials expertise to identify alternate materials and resolve material and resin issues within the network. This individual will develop strong network partnerships, and utilize technical knowledge, analytical testing, and data analytics to ensure effective and timely solutions to materials concerns
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify alternate materials for components to ensure product supply and support NetZero projects
• Ensure timely resolution of material issues/ investigations to sustain a consistent supply of product to the market.
• Provide technical expertise to reduce costs, address shelf-life concerns, and ensure a consistent supply of product to market
• Implement unique materials solutions to support product improvements
• Provide Materials expertise to address plastic component and Single use system initiatives.
• Prove materials support of new product development and component lifecycle management projects
• Drive industry focus to evaluate new materials technologies
Hard Skills:
1. Expertise Qualifying materials for pharmaceutical products
2. Knowledge of multiple resin types
3. Knowledge of USP/EP requirements
Soft Skills:
1. communication (technical/written/oral)
2. time management
3. Team player
Qualification:
BS/MS in Polymer/Material Science or Engineering or related field.
Minimum 2 years experience in Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $59.68/hr.
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Lake Forest, IL
hybrid 3 day on site minimum after training
Description:
The Polymer Scientist will provide scientific expertise to drive programs that improve materials quality, supply reliability and total cost of ownership for PGS’ Sterile Injectable packaging and delivery system components. The Polymer Scientist will provide technical packaging materials expertise to identify alternate materials and resolve material and resin issues within the network. This individual will develop strong network partnerships, and utilize technical knowledge, analytical testing, and data analytics to ensure effective and timely solutions to materials concerns
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify alternate materials for components to ensure product supply and support NetZero projects
• Ensure timely resolution of material issues/ investigations to sustain a consistent supply of product to the market.
• Provide technical expertise to reduce costs, address shelf-life concerns, and ensure a consistent supply of product to market
• Implement unique materials solutions to support product improvements
• Provide Materials expertise to address plastic component and Single use system initiatives.
• Prove materials support of new product development and component lifecycle management projects
• Drive industry focus to evaluate new materials technologies
Hard Skills:
1. Expertise Qualifying materials for pharmaceutical products
2. Knowledge of multiple resin types
3. Knowledge of USP/EP requirements
Soft Skills:
1. communication (technical/written/oral)
2. time management
3. Team player
Qualification:
BS/MS in Polymer/Material Science or Engineering or related field.
Minimum 2 years experience in Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $59.68/hr.