Metrex Scientist II, Sustaining R&D (On-Site Pomona/Orange, CA)

Envista

  • USA
  • $106,600-153,400 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Description:JOB SUMMARY:The Sustaining R&D Scientist is responsible for product design improvements, testing, and analysis utilizing a variety of scientific disciplines. This role supports cross-functional initiatives, including product development, quality, manufacturing, customer service, sales, marketing, and procurement, to enhance product performance, quality, customer satisfaction, and cost-efficiency, while ensuring compliance with internal quality systems and applicable EPA & FDA regulations in the consumable medical device industry.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of existing Metrex products, from design input to design output, from raw materials to manufacturing of final products.
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned product categories.
  • Collaborate with project team members and other functional departments to assess, verify, validate and implement product design changes to currently marketed products in alignment with internal design change procedures.
  • Participate in the execution and final approval of design changes, including conducting engineering and scientific studies with written protocols and reports, performing risk assessments, and developing/executing design verification and validation protocols. Document all findings and outcomes in formal reports.
  • Prepare and maintain design change documentation and ensure completeness of Design History Files (DHF) for assigned products.
  • Provide support for manufacturing trouble shooting, nonconformance investigations, supplier quality issues, production interruptions, CAPAs, and product improvement initiatives.
  • Investigate customer complaints, develop effective solutions, and implement corrective actions into production in accordance with internal quality system procedures.
  • Deliver consistent and timely updates to all stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility into project status and ongoing progress.
Job Requirements:
  • MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
  • 5+ years of industrial laboratory experience in EPA and FDA related product development and/or manufacturing environment.
  • Experienced in applying good laboratory practices (GLP) required.
  • Technical knowledge in wet chemistry, formulation, and colloid & surfactant science.
  • Expert in developing and validating analytical test methods using GC, HPLC, MS, and UV-Vis, with strong proficiency in troubleshooting, maintaining, and life cycle management of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Experienced in laboratory automations and troubleshooting of automation programs.
  • FDA Quality System Regulation Part 820 and ISO 13485 experience required.
  • Experienced in design control, requirements management, design transfer, and process capability analysis.
  • Up to 10% travel will be required for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MS in Analytical Chemistry preferred.
#LI-SC1IND123Target Market Salary Range:Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.$106,600 - $153,400Operating Company:MetrexEnvista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

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