Cresilon
Manager/Principal Scientist Research & Development - Polymer Formulation
$130K–$180K
Brooklyn, New York · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant research experience, including at least 5 years in a non-academic setting; at least 2 years of direct management experience.
- Education
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a closely equivalent discipline; Ph.D. in a relevant discipline strongly preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads polymer formulation research and development for medical devices, combining hands-on scientific work and team management to develop, validate, document, and transfer products into manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor formulation development teams across product programs, including experimental design, execution, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
- Develop and characterize polymer materials, assess chemical and mechanical properties, and guide design changes through verification, validation, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate cross-functional work with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, customers, suppliers, and external partners, including technology transfer and publications or grant efforts.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a closely equivalent discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant research experience, including at least 5 years in a non-academic setting; at least 2 years of direct management experience.
- Hands-on research experience with polymers, coagulation chemistry, and materials science of complex systems.
- Direct experience in new product development from concept through regulatory approval and launch.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
- Medical device development experience; experience commercializing products in a highly regulated environment.
Pay
USD $130,000 - $180,000 base salary
Tools
Microsoft Office, 510(k), IDE, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, cGMP, ICH guidelines, SBIR
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