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Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
Summary Of Duties
Due to continuous growth, an opportunity now exists for an R&D Scientist to join our R&D team in the Galway site. The successful candidate will provide chemical and materials expertise to support the companies’ operations medical device portfolio.
Duties & Responsibilities
Research new materials technologies to provide possible cost reductions, performance improvements, Capacity increases and/or enable the development of new products.
Provides chemical and polymeric materials support to refine existing products or when troubleshooting problems with existing processes.
Works with internal/external customers to develop needed materials, as they are needed.
Evaluates work results, analyses cause for variances and recommends courses of action.
May supervise the work of engineers/technicians or others who assist in specific assignments and work jointly with other engineers and R&D technical team.
Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.
Investigates a moderate number of technical variables in completing assignments that have clear and defined objectives.
Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.
Develops test methods to verify hypothesis of chemical and materials technologies.
Designs and develops test methods to predict performance of polymeric materials, products and technologies.
Works independently on standard projects while assistance is furnished on unusual problems.
Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Performs work of some higher technical level for continuing training purposes.
Works on special projects, writes ECN's, and creates prototypes under broad direction
Performs other related duties and tasks as required.
Summary Of Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or related technical field and 2-3 years of related experience.
Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development.
Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
Key Benefits
Attractive Salary package
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Health Insurance Cover
Life assurance
Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar
Excellent career progression opportunities
Recognition scheme
Free Parking
Educational assistance
Internal training courses
Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service
Active Sports and Social Club
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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