Principal Scientist-Adhesion

Principal Scientist-AdhesionLocation:Fridley, Minnesota, United StatesRequisition #:21000PV4Post Date:13 hours agoCareers That Change LivesEngineers and Scientists create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.Join us to make a lasting impact. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result,and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.Our Principal Adhesion Scientist will lead and provide consultation for polymer-based advanced biomaterial research and problem-solving efforts. In this hands-on role, you will apply extensive, applied and broad technical expertise of adhesion science including fundamentals of adhesion, joint design, adhesive selection, chemistry, adhesion promotion, testing methodologies, characterization, processing technologies, handling, etc. You will be the subject matter expert for adhesion science collaborating with material scientists in a centralized technology team, leading and supporting key enterprise-wide material technology initiatives and problem-solving efforts, working with development, manufacturing personnel and outside vendors.A Day in the Life:Lead and support teams interacting with material scientists, engineers, vendors to apply and develop technology in the area of adhesion science, chemistry, testing methodologies, characterization and processing methodsStrong background and recognized for deep expertize in adhesion science, adhesive selection, chemistry, testing and processing is requiredDevelop/perform adhesion sample preparation, testing methods, data analysis, interpretation, documentation and reporting of results to inform critical business decisionsPartner with Medtronic operating units to reduce technical risks associated with adhesives and their application in new and existing productsAct as the primary lead and technical contact for projects across Medtronic and within the Core Technologies groupEducate colleagues across Medtronic and vendors in adhesion scienceMay provide direction and guidance for lower-level personnelCreative person with proven problem-solving skillsEngage in hands-on laboratory workMust Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelors degree required

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have:Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related technical disciplineMinimum of 5 years work experience in an applied or research and development setting with an advanced degree, or 7 years work experience with a Bachelors degreeWill consider applicants with more experience and level commensurate with experienceUnderstanding of and experience with a wide variety of adhesives, testing methodologies, chemistry, adhesive selection, characterization, processing and handlingProven independent experience in technical problem solving and critical thinking skillsMasters, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or related technical discipline preferred.Hands-on adhesive experience in a laboratory environment including experience with:Adhesive selection, knowledge of various adhesive types e.g. epoxy, moisture cure RTV silicones, urethanes, cyanoacrylates, acrylated-urethanes, etc.Adhesion test methods including evaluation via peel, lap shear, butt adhesion tests, determining adhesive failure modes, key test factors that influence resultsAdhesive properties including determining cure (DSC, FTIR), pot life (viscosity), mechanical/thermal properties (DSC, DMA, tensile), hydration, wetting (contact angle), chemical compatibilityAdhesive processing and promotion methods including UV/light cure, cleaning, plasma processes for adhesion promotion, primers, mixing components, etc.Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsProven continuous learning potentialExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skills that are results orientedAdaptable to changing priorities and to working under general supervision in a matrixed organizationAbility to build relationships and work effectively with others on cross-functional teamsAbility to work independently and be effective with minimal supervisionAbility to work from the scientific fundamentals to complex engineered systemsAbout MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.Physical Job RequirementsThe physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.