Senior Scientist, Failure Analysis Engineer

Job Description

The Center for Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE) is a comprehensive physical / materials science laboratory in the Manufacturing Division that supports in-line supply of human-health products and important elements of new product commercialization. 

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Failure Analysis Engineer who would be excited to be responsible for experimental elucidation of root causes of atypical, defective or failed product-process materials with high business impact. Inquires typically are focused on commercial drug product, device and/or packaging, but can also include process equipment elements or incoming raw materials or components. The ideal candidate will already possess significant hands-on scientific experience in microstructural solid characterization & reporting as well as strong physical/engineering critical reasoning that promotes hypothetical thinking with respect to potential chain of causality in manufacturing or field. For this role, a learning mindset is critical—for bringing customized characterization to every investigation, understanding our manufacturing technology space [components, bio-sterile, chemical, product, packaging, device, shipping], and collaborating effectively within diverse cross-functional teams that conduct and manage investigations. Strategic technical thinking is encouraged for identifying trends/patterns, contributing to risk assessments, helping teams devise strong corrective or preventative measures, and inventing new methodologies to improve our analyses. In addition to this focused role, the scientist will have the opportunity to develop and contribute within other CMSE project areas and technology initiatives.

Required qualifications:

• M.S. degree in either material science, mechanical engineering, or equivalent discipline with minimum 2 years of experience in one or more relevant areas: imaging/tomography, mechanical interrogation of solids or complex fluids, solid-state molecular/elemental composition or Ph.D.

• Independent and technically curious thinker who loves problem solving and strives to deliver impactful analyses, devised and delivered through strong listening, flexibility, and positive collaboration that delights our partner groups on cross-functional teams.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.

Preferred experience areas:

• Fractography & fracture mechanics

• Mechanical testing [e.g. strength, toughness, fatigue] & solid mechanics

• Glass technology, polymer processing, packaging technologies

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