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R&D Scientist II - Must Have TGA, DSC, Materials Testing & Lab (Onsite)

Company: millenniumsoft
Location: Franklin Lakes
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title - R&D Scientist II Job Location - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Duration: 12 Months Job Description - On site Ability to test Materials: must have TGA,DSC. Day will be half in the lab testing materials the other materials assessment. Education: BS or MS (preferred) professional work experience JOB SUMMARY : The R&D Scientist II reports directly to the R&D staff engineer and is responsible for delivering technical excellence in the area of applied material/chemical/biological sciences within the Specimen Management (SM) Business Unit R&D organization. The R&D Scientist II will drive activities supporting the development, verification, and continued performance of specimen management solutions for clinical diagnostic markets. Specific areas of focus may include: participating in cross-functional team discussions and providing functional inputs; preparing samples/prototypes for internal or external analysis; developing and executing test protocols and documenting results with guidance from manager or senior personnel; conducting root cause analysis under supervision for product development and sustaining engineering activities; maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities. PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES : · Represents the R&D function as an Extended Team member in support of large technology and product development programs. · Design and execute experiments that further the development, verification, and evidence generation efforts across all assigned programs and projects. · Document and build technical knowledge within assigned business areas; with guidance, explore and recommend solution concepts and principles when applicable. · Drive aspects of product development work streams under guidance including but not limited to Requirements Management, Design Verification, and Design Transfer to Manufacturing for applicable assignments. · Ensure program success by working cross functionally with R&D-Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs. · Participate in intellectual property growth; submit patent applications and Invention Disclosure Records. · Works under general and specific direction from manager and senior personnel to determine or develop potential approaches to solutions. · Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices, all relevant lab operational procedures, and actively participate in maintaining the setting and functionality of SM R&D laboratories and equipment. · Mentor and train junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment. · Travel as required to conferences, manufacturing sites, customer visits, etc. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : · Expected to be conversant in specific core competency areas and work to build skills in these areas (dependent on specific role/requirements within the R&D SM organization; for example biological sciences would include coagulation, clinical chemistry, hematology, etc., material sciences would include FTIR, TGA, DSC etc.). · Experience with handling clinical specimens (particularly human blood) is desired; blood borne pathogen safety training is necessary and will be provided. · Must be proficient with MS Office, and experience with statistical analysis tools is desired. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable with complex team matrices. · Strong learning agility to facilitate strengthening core competency areas. · Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and willing to take hands-on work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : B.S. or M.S. degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines. Minimum 2 years direct laboratory experience.

Keywords: millenniumsoft, West Haven , R&D Scientist II - Must Have TGA, DSC, Materials Testing & Lab (Onsite), Science, Research & Development , Franklin Lakes, Connecticut


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