Process Scientist Iii

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 a Process Scientist to join our engineering team in the Galway site.
The successful candidate will provide chemical and materials expertise to support the company\'s operations medical device portfolio.
Responsibilities
Research new materials technologies to provide possible cost reductions, performance improvements, capacity increases and/or enable the development of new products.
Provide chemical and polymeric materials support to refine existing products or troubleshoot problems with existing processes.
Work with internal/external customers to develop needed materials, as they are needed.
Evaluate work results, analyse causes for variances and recommend courses of action.
May supervise the work of engineers/technicians or others who assist in specific assignments and work jointly with other engineers and the Value stream technical team.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.
Investigate a moderate number of technical variables in completing assignments with clear and defined objectives.
Perform work with conventional plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features where precedents exist.
Develop test methods to verify hypotheses of chemical and materials technologies.
Design and develop test methods to predict performance of polymeric materials, products and technologies.
Work independently on standard projects while assistance is provided on unusual problems.
Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Perform work at a higher technical level for continuing training purposes.
Work on special projects, write ECNs, and create prototypes under broad direction.
May have authority over Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs).
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 5+ 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
We are Global
Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993.
Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.
Medtech Company of the Year Winner
Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are excelling in the MedTech industry.
People Development
At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees.
We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career.
Culture
A supportive and collaborative environment makes Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work.
We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture.
Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite.
We value every employee as an individual.
To see more on our culture, please refer to Merit careers information.
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