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Polymer Scientist

Carestream Health
Polymer Scientist

Carestream Health, Inc., formerly Eastman Kodak Company’s Health Imaging Business is an internationally recognized provider of medical and dental imaging systems, healthcare information solutions; molecular imaging systems; and non-destructive products.
ONEX, one of Canada’s largest corporations, acquired the Eastman Kodak’s Health Imaging Division in a multi-billion-dollar transaction in May 2007. Upon closing, the business began operating as Carestream Health, Inc., an independent subsidiary of ONEX Corporation of Toronto. Prior to becoming Carestream Health, Kodak’s Health Group recorded 2006 revenues of more than $2.5 billion.
Carestream Health has approximately 7,500 employees, serving tens of thousands of customers in more than 150 countries.
We are searching for a Polymer Scientist to join our R&D facility located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

The successful applicant will play a key role in providing polymer science, material science and engineering expertise and participate in a newly established R&D project involving development of advanced material for imaging and other novel film applications. We are looking for highly motivated individual with solid laboratory/research skill with innovative thinking.

This is a full-time, regular position, not a consulting opportunity. Carestream Health offers very competitive compensation including excellent employee benefits and a great work environment. You must be authorized to work in the United States; company sponsored immigration is not offered. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.




Required Education/Experience:

• The position requires a Ph.D in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Extensive background in polymer chemistry, polymer physics with good understanding of polymer applications and processing such as solution coating, thermal extrusion, UV or EM curing.
• Industry R&D experience and knowledge of nanomaterial sciences or surface chemistry/physics will be a plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and computer)
• Ability to work in multifunctional/departmental teams
• Authorized to work in the United States
Responsibilities Include:

• Application of fundamental chemical and molecular understanding to conduct
synthesis, purification, and processing of polymeric materials.
• Design and development of new advanced material utilizing polymeric material or
polymer composites with unique chemical and physical property and exceptional
environmental stability.
• New product scale up activities including process variable study, process optimization, and equipment design and development.
• Literature and patent search/scouting of new advances and new technology of
new polymer/application and actively identify intellectual property and patentable
inventions.


To Apply:

• To apply for this position, please visit our website by clicking Apply Now below.
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• Click on Search Openings. In the keyword search window insert job # “1067BR”

Carestream Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.