Senior ADTS – Scientist, Technologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Facilitates the growth of healthcare by converting customer application requirements into effective materials, designs, tooling, processing, and validation solutions.

• Collaborates with customers, commercial teams, product management, manufacturing, and quality to progress new applications from concept to launch.

• Assists in troubleshooting, resolving complaints, and providing technical training.

• Conducts interviews with customers to gather application requirements, performance expectations, design limitations, and processing criteria.

• Suggests suitable engineered thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers for healthcare-related applications.

• Aids in application development through part design, input on mold tooling, processing advice, prototyping, testing, and validation support.

• Utilizes CAE tools such as SolidWorks, Moldflow, and FEA to assess designs and deliver actionable recommendations.

• Engages in new product development by capturing market and application requirements and assisting with launch-ready technical packages.

• Supports customer complaint resolution, process troubleshooting, and technical issue inquiries as necessary.

• Creates technical documentation, training materials, and presentations for customers and internal stakeholders.

• Travels up to 60% within North America to assist with customer interactions, trials, and technical service operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.

• An advanced degree or equivalent technical experience is preferred.

• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience is preferred, including internships or co-op experience where applicable.

• Experience in healthcare, medical device, biopharmaceutical tubing, or regulated manufacturing is preferred.

• Familiarity with healthcare application requirements, quality systems, and regulatory standards is preferred.

• A strong grasp of plastics processing, including profile extrusion, tubing, injection molding, and associated processes is required.

• Experience with thermoforming, blown film, or other healthcare-related conversion processes is preferred.

• Proficient in CAE software such as SolidWorks, Moldflow, and FEA.

• A solid understanding of part design, mold design, tooling considerations, and the fundamentals of plastic processing.

• Capability to interpret technical data sheets, safety data sheets, test results, and application needs.

• Proven ability to address technical challenges with speed, precision, and practical judgment.

• Ability to devise innovative, customer-centric solutions for emerging healthcare applications.

• Commitment to adhering to Avient's policies, safety protocols, and quality standards.

• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Presents recommendations, outcomes, and trade-offs in a coherent, actionable manner.

• Works collaboratively across commercial, technical, manufacturing, and quality departments.

• Responds promptly and professionally to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Takes ownership of project objectives, commitments, and follow-through.

• Open to feedback and capable of adjusting strategies based on business and customer requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engages with a global team and contributes to shaping the future with sustainable solutions.

• Equal opportunity employer with a non-discrimination policy.