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Conduct mechanical, chemical, and physical property testing, and possibly biocompatibility testing of dental materials to generate documentation to support and substantiate new products and / or process improvements. Prior hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and scanning electronic microscope highly desired.
Formulate chemical compositions / compounds. Conduct research of organic and inorganic substances including experimentation, data compiling, statistical analysis, and documentation. Maintain concise and accurate records of activities in laboratory notebooks.
Provide verbal and written reports of activities to senior chemist / scientist. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. May be called upon to communicate results to departments outside R&D, such as, Quality Assurance, Technology Transfer, and Engineering.
Conduct literature / web-based searches with guidance of supervisor to assist in designing experiments, developing test methods, and sourcing experimental materials.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of dental removable laboratory technologies, materials, and terminologies so he / she can comprehend the reasons behind the product development approach.
Responsible for completing all necessary training on pertinent Global, Divisional and Departmental procedures and maintaining a Training Log documenting successful completion of each procedure.
Apply what was learned during training to ensure quality products are produced, and lab safety and chemical hygiene standards are upheld.
Work practices and procedures meet Dentsply Sirona’s Standard Operating Procedures for design, commercialization, and manufacture of medical devices.
May be involved in training other R&D associates as well as associates from external departments such as QA to use new techniques or processes.
Other duties as assigned.
