Medical Research Support Associate

Company Overview

Founded in 1947,Pulpdent Corporationis an industry-leading dental medical device research and manufacturing company. Pulpdent’scorporate headquarters, research laboratory, andmanufacturing facilities are located in Watertown, Massachusetts, in the Boston metro area. Pulpdent is third-generation family-owned business that is widely respected for its innovative products and authentic company culture, which promotes work-life balance, employee retention, and product excellence. The enduring hallmarks of the Pulpdent brand are imagination, dedication, and empowerment, with each of these inspiring the daily work of Pulpdent’s 100-plus employees. To learn more about Pulpdent,including its breakthrough advances in bioactive dental materials and commitment to ethical business practices, visit pulpdent.The Research Associate/Associate Scientist will work full time and will work with the R&D team to research new devices, design and perform studies to support various projects and depending on education and experience level, help develop and formulate new products. The candidate should have excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and be familiar with Good Laboratory Practices. Complete required ISO, analytical and other characterization testing on products, formulations, and raw materials Design, plan and execute laboratory experiments within defined project objectives, using established methods, scientific literature, and guidance from senior R&D team. Prepare test specimens, formulations, standards, reagents, and materials in accordance with approved protocols, test methods, and standard operating procedures Keep an accurate record of experiments, results, observations, and preliminary conclusions in written reports, technical summaries, presentations, and laboratory notebooks. Troubleshoot problems and take corrective actions to solve issues that arise within the laboratory or production. Assist production and development activities by weighing ingredients, preparing laboratory batches, mixing materials and following standard operating procedures and documenting processing parameters and evaluating physical and performance characteristics Support product verification, validation, stability, aging, shelf-life, and design-change testing by executing approved protocols and documenting results Create, follow and maintain SOPs, records, supplies, cleaning, maintenance/management of all laboratory equipment and work areas Conduct laboratory work in safe, efficient manner that ensures a safe working environment for colleagues. Collaborate effectively with Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Product, Marketing, and other functional groups while working under the general direction of the senior scientific team Bachelors in Chemistry Polymer Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or related field with 0-5+ years of experience or: Masters in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, or related field with 0-2+ years of experience Knowledge of basic computer skills Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices Familiarity with batch chemical manufacturing Familiarity with dental materials and/or medical devices is a plus Familiarity with mechanical testing of polymers is a plus Familiarity with ISO testing procedures Ability to be on site 100% of working time Ability to be exposed to loud equipment on occasion Ability to be exposed to acids and raw chemicals on occasion Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time