R&D Material Scientist

1 month ago


Humlebæk, Denmark Coloplast Full time

Would you like to work in an organization where we set high ambitions and share a passion for making a difference? 

Then grab the opportunity and become our new R&D Material Scientist within Coloplast Consumer Products (CCP). 

Help deliver new and better innovative products to the markets

Joining us in our Coloplast HQ in Humlebæk, you will become part of the R&D and Life Cycle Management team, which consists of 13 highly competent and dedicated collogues. Together with other functions in Coloplast, we support the CCP business. CCP is responsible for developing premium plasters under the brands Compeed, Band-Aid and Neutrogena for the companies Perrigo and Kenvue (J&J), which market these products worldwide.

Take center stage in the product development process
To support the CCP area of our business, we are looking for a Material Scientist, who is skilled within applied polymer material technologies and who gets motivated by handling different tasks within the product development process as required.
As a R&D Material Scientist, you will participate in cross-functional projects with the aim of developing innovative consumer care products. We are committed to delivering new products and supporting "Life Cycle Management" of our existing product portfolio. This includes creating and upgrading design control documentation in close collaboration with customers. You will be able to plan your own tasks according to the overall project timelines and ensure that your results are delivered on time and meets the expected quality.

Broad knowledge of materials and ability to work in a dynamic environment
To become a success in the role, you have a broad knowledge of materials, and you have a good understanding of the related manufacturing processes. You understand the interaction between different materials used in products and the way they contribute to overall product performance. 

As a person, you are ambitious, energetic, result-oriented, and willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best solutions to our customers. You like to be challenged through your work and you like to work in a dynamic environment. In your work, you can structure things and create an overview of complex matters without losing sight of the details. You enjoy working in teams where, as a specialist, you contribute by providing technical insight.


Furthermore, we image that you have: 

. or . within polymers, materials or chemistry or comparable education Knowledge and experience working with polymers and other materials Knowledge and experience working with physical test methods for materials, such as mechanical characterization Knowledge within statistical methods and tools for data evaluation Able to comprehend and use data in scientific texts to support product documentation  Able to create well-structured and well-written technical/scientific documents for internal and external use Familiar with the product development value chain Communicate efficiently in written and verbal English 

It’s an advantage if you have: 

Knowledge on Design Control requirements for Medical Device Products  Knowledge and experience working with adhesive systems  Knowledge within test method development and validation 

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.



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