Chemistry Engineer III

at  Merit Medical Systems Inc

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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or related technical field and 5 years plus 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.
• Working knowledge of United States and international standards as applicable to the department.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs complex technical work such as the design, manufacture and operation of structures, machines and systems under broad supervision and guidelines.
Provides chemical and materials expertise to support the companies’ operations medical device portfolio.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment 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.
• Provides chemical and polymeric materials support to refine existing products or when troubleshooting problems with existing processes.
• Research new materials technologies to provide possible cost reductions, performance improvements, and/or enable the development of new products.
• Works with internal/external customers to develop needed materials, as they are needed.
• Evaluates work results, analyses causes for variances and recommends courses of action.
• Works independently on standard projects while assistance is furnished on unusual problems.
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• May supervise the work of engineers/technicians or others who assist in specific assignments and work jointly with other engineers.
• Performs work of some higher technical level for continuing training purposes.
• Works on special projects, writes ECN’s, and creates prototypes under broad direction.
• May have authority over NCMR’S.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as required.