Scientist II

Merit Medical Systems; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking an R&D Scientist for its Galway site. The successful candidate will leverage chemical and materials expertise to enhance product performance and support operations. Responsibilities include researching new technologies, providing materials support, and developing test methods for innovative products. Ideal candidates have a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role offers an attractive salary package and excellent career growth opportunities.

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

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience in a technical field.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Research new materials technologies to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Provide chemical and materials support for product refinement.
• Develop and design test methods for polymeric materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing software

Database software

Job description

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 an R&D Scientist to join our R&D team in the Galway site. The successful candidate will provide chemical and materials expertise to support the companies’ operations medical device portfolio.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Research new materials technologies to provide possible cost reductions, performance improvements, Capacity increases and/or enable the development of new products.* Provides chemical and polymeric materials support to refine existing products or when troubleshooting problems with existing processes.* Works with internal/external customers to develop needed materials, as they are needed.* Evaluates work results, analyses cause for variances and recommends courses of action.* May supervise the work of engineers/technicians or others who assist in specific assignments and work jointly with other engineers and R&D technical team.* Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.* Investigates a moderate number of technical variables in completing assignments that have clear and defined objectives.* Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.* Develops test methods to verify hypothesis of chemical and materials technologies.* Designs and develops test methods to predict performance of polymeric materials, products and technologies.* Works independently on standard projects while assistance is furnished on unusual problems.* Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.* Performs work of some higher technical level for continuing training purposes.* Works on special projects, writes ECN's, and creates prototypes under broad direction* 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 2-3 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.#IJA***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 exceling 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 make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 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, go to .