This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded Polymer Materials and Coatings R&D team working at the forefront of ground breaking medical device development and manufacturing.We are seeking candidates to join a growing R&D team within this global medical device business based in Co Mayo. The site already has an excellent reputation for the successful development of next generation products.The team has exceptionally well resourced research facilities and state of the art commercial testing lines (c.10-15 new products brought out over a 3 year development cycle.) They are viewed as “guns for hire”, playing a key role in the selection and optimisation of materials, driving product development and innovation. The role reports to the Manager, Technology Development.The role requires a polymer or materials science background with hands-on experience with sourcing, optimising and developing materials for heat-sealing, casting, blowing, extrusion and injection moulding. In addition, you will have experience of different technologies and material characteristics for effective bonding and high-speed automation of materials. This is a visible, cross-functional role requiring solid interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a track record of developing and bringing to commercialisation stage business critical products.You must have a PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, along with at least 10 years’ experience of polymer R&D and manufacturing in industry. Experience of the Medical Device industry is naturally beneficial but it is not essential.
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