Material Scientist

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Core responsibilities:

? Research and Development:

Research into new polymer material for use in Liquid Handling and life-sciences consumables + instruments with improved physical or chemical properties, improved manufacturing processes or enhancements towards sustainability.

Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for construction of improved tips or pipettes.

Serve as domain expert to Rainin and MT in polymer materials.

? Material analysis and testing:

Study the structure and physicochemical properties of polymer materials using various laboratory techniques and/or computer simulations to understand their behavior under different conditions. Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified plastic materials as they apply to potential new Rainin products. Identify and build need-base collaborations with external testing facilities for characterization using high-end or hypenated techniques. Develop and sponsor quantitative methods for characterizing performance and quality of new resins.

? Problem-solving:

Investigate the causes of polymer material failures and develop solutions to prevent future issues.

? Process optimization:

Understand the moulding process of polymer material to support Design and optimize manufacturing

processes to improve efficiency and sustainability.

? Project management:

Manage research projects end-to-end with creation of DOE and project charters and manage projects timelines effectively. Build detailed project plans including budget mapping, defining milestones and coordinating with review teams.

? Experimentation, Analysis and Reporting:

Plan and execute lab work as well as analyze substances to determine their composition and concentration and study behaviour in various conditions. Perform tests to ensure materials meet mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements and safety standards.

Write technical reports detailing methods, findings, and results.

? Communication and Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, applications team and R&D colleagues in global sites to align on objectives and deliverables.

Engages with new and existing resin suppliers and compounders for advanced materials to support long-term business interests of Rainin.

Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders on material selection, quality control, handling and processing issues as required.

Ensure regular communication with stakeholders to organize and disseminate scientific information and test results to influence new industrial developments and products.

Continuously update knowledge of market trends and product developments to be able to present most feasible ideas.

What You Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualification / Requirements:

? Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry with Expereince in Material Sciences. Preferred 1-2 years of post doctoral research done from a reputed institute; Industrial research experience of 2-4 years with plastics characterization for injection molding and related applied technologies is a must. OR

? Ph.D. in Material Science with Expereince in Polymer Chemistry. Preferred 1-2 years of post doctoral research done from a reputed institute; Industrial research experience of 2-4 years with plastics characterization for injection molding and related applied technologies is a must.

? Experience with material synthesis and processing methods, expecially Scientific molding techniques for injection molding.

? Experience in collaborating with engineers and mold designers on polymer selection to achieve functional and high yield injection molding manufactured components.

? Strong expertise in Advanced characterization techniques including TGA, FTIR, DSC, XPS, XRF, SEM/TEM, GC/MS, LC/MS, Raman, TMA, DMA, Capillary Rheology, and contact angle.

? Deep understanding of polypropylene, crystallinity, shrinkage, and degradation modes.

? Ability to lead interactions and discussions with materials suppliers.

? Experience in sourcing novel materials or additives for differentiated material and component performance

? Experience (industrial desired) developing and testing plastic-materials for plastics injection molded parts.

? Experience in materials safety and regional regulatory restrictions and practices.

? Keen interset in emerging trends & latest advancements in material science and technology.

? Excellent in communications with strong verbal and written skills, coupled with a profound intercultural awareness from collaborating in global, diverse teams remotely.

? Able to work independently with strong self-motivation, while also being a collaborative team player who effectively partners with diverse teams across a matrix organization.

? Travel as required (<10%)

Our Offer to You

"One Team" that thrives on collaboration and innovation

* Opportunities to work with Global teams

* An open, fair and inclusive environment

* Multitude of learning and growth opportunities

* Medical insurance for you & your family, with access to Telemedicine application

* A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our teams in terms of business background, area of expertise, gender and ethnicity. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us [1] here.

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