The R&D Scientist III - Polymers at MilliporeSigma in Milwaukee, WI will focus on developing novel polymers for biomedical applications including drug delivery, tissue engineering, and 3D bioprinting. The Scientist is responsible for innovation & commercialization of new products and collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams to enrich the Materials Science Polymer Products portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Understand business and customer needs, identify market opportunities, and contribute to strategies and tactics of product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Product Management, Business Management, Quality Control, Production, and external collaborators to build a strong products portfolio.
• Work independently with substantial discretion yet within the broader guidelines of company policies and make sound decisions based on team strategies and goals.
• Lead complex projects, proactively solve technical challenges, meet time-bound milestones, and mentor & motivate junior team members.
• Employ technical knowhow in polymerization and analytical techniques to develop new products, process improvement, and scale-up manufacturing.   
• Represent R&D at internal and external events such as technical conferences, meetings, and customer engagements.
• Maintain accurate and complete lab notebooks, analyzing and summarizing data in presentations and reports. Contribute to the creation of a strong IP portfolio, trade secrets, and technical publications.

Who You Are:
 

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other scientific discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in synthesis of polymers for biomedical applications.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years’ experience in polymer products development.
• In-depth understanding of the biomedical materials market and broad knowledge of polymers used in biomedical applications.
• Knowledgeable with emerging technical areas and technologies in the fields of biomedical research.
• Extensive hands-on experience in polymer synthesis using a variety of polymerization techniques. 
• Experience with DOE for process optimization and scale-up development.
• Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment and coaching/mentoring junior team members.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports, summarize data, and make effective presentations.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to make an impact and grow professionally.