As a Senior Polymer Technician, you will perform general laboratory work including handling and processing polymer materials/chemicals, performing polymer mechanical testing, operating polymer processing and characterization equipment and generating/processing data. Apply engineering statistics software (i.e., DOE) to characterize processes. Act as a technical leader for new processes, materials, test methods and prototypes. Familiarity with standard chemical laboratory techniques. Comfortable u... more details
Work Flexibility: Onsite
Who we want –
Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
Meticulous documenters. Detail-oriented people who enjoy maintaining meticulous documentation of reports, metrics, proposals, and presentations.
Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond, by identifying root causes, evaluating optimal solutions, and recommending comprehensive solutions to prevent future issues.
Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
What you will do -
As a Senior Polymer Technician, you will perform general laboratory work including handling and processing polymer materials/chemicals, performing polymer mechanical testing, operating polymer processing and characterization equipment and generating/processing data.
Apply engineering statistics software (i.e., DOE) to characterize processes.
Act as a technical leader for new processes, materials, test methods and prototypes
Familiarity with standard chemical laboratory techniques
Comfortable using common chemistry lab equipment and glassware
Actively participate in project team meetings as requested. Coordinate and monitor project task execution and project progress against deliverables.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to keep precise laboratory records
Synthesize and characterize polymer formulations in a laboratory setting
Support formulation optimization for desired material performance
Maintain detailed records of experiments.
Ordering and stocking lab supplies, chemicals and other agents as necessary
Create preliminary engineering documentation following established procedures. Develop and/or verify specifications.
What you need-
Two-year Technical Degree (i.e., AA, Certificate) and/or equivalent experience required
Associate or Bachelors Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field with 4+years (associate) or 2+ years (bachelor) working in a wet chemistry laboratory preferred
2+ years technical work experience (4+ years preferred) with wet lab and polymer formulations.
Technical expertise or familiarity in the following: chemical synthesis, mechanical testing, biocompatibility testing, rheology, standard polymer characterization methods (GPC, NMR, DMA, FTIR, optical spectroscopy, etc.), drug elution studies etc.
Experience working with external vendors
Good analytical and problem
Experience with polymer chemistry preferred
Experience with hydrogel characterization techniques, such as rheology, is preferred
$35.51 - $49.13 per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Travel Percentage: 10%
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
