Job Description:

Position Summary: The Sr. Research Scientist will be primarily responsible for driving innovation of dental consumables through the research of new technologies. The role will lead design experiments that scientifically confirm product performance, reliability, and shelf life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively seeks new technologies, and product features as part of innovation activities for the assigned product category and other dental chemical consumables products that could translate into new product offerings.

Creates research activities outline (design of experiments) and schedule according to the company’s timetable and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to meet the project timetable.

Develops in-depth knowledge and deep understanding (Subject Matter Expert /SME) of the assigned category with a good understanding of at least one adjacent category.

Provides input and support in the planning of assigned category strategic roadmap.

Leads R&D activities as part of design control/design change projects within assigned product categories with limited guidance from senior members.

Maintains proficiency in New Product Development (NPD) tollgate and design change to independently prepare and execute activities (example: test methods, design verification protocol and report, ECR memo, etc.)

Leads NPD feasibility work and provides support on sustaining projects at moderate to high complexity within assigned categories.

Provide mentoring/coaching to research associates and research chemists.

Represent R&D in product risk management activities (documentation of risk identification, mitigation verification, etc.)

Carries out experiments using appropriate equipment, techniques, and protocols.

Applies good laboratory practices.

Leads and/or executes experiments that scientifically confirm product performance, reliability, and shelf life.

Identifies deficiencies and modifies/improves existing procedures.

Expected to participate with significant contribution in at least a combination of two product launches or life-cycle management (sustaining) projects with medium to high impact/complexity level.

Applies scientific theory to reach conclusions based on data analysis.

Complies with all company policies and procedures including quality, complaint handling, and safety.

Participates in continuous improvement activities through the Envista Business System (EBS) including Kaizens, 5S events, Standard Work workshops, Kanban, and Kamishibai.

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in chemistry, polymer, or related fields is required. Minimum 3 years of industrial laboratory.

OR

• Master’s degree in chemistry, polymer, or related fields required. Minimum 5 years within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, at least 2 years in the dental industry.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in conducting standard chemical or physical testing required.

• Experience in applying good laboratory practices required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel required.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required.

• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are required.

• Good organizational and time management skills is required.

• Ability to prioritize is required.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Works in a chemical laboratory and/or manufacturing environment with the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

• Works in the presence of human and animal teeth.

• Frequently uses hands and fingers.

• Occasionally reaches up/down with arms.

• Occasionally bends and stoops.

• Occasionally walks and stands.

• Occasionally sits.

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 lbs.

Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

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Operating Company:

Kerr

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. Envista companies, including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare and Ormco, partner with dental professionals to help them deliver the best possible patient care.

Envista became an independent company in 2019. We brought with us the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is now one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com .