Material Specialist - Polymer Chemistry

1d1 day ago

GN Group

Ballerup, DK · Full-time · DKK 550,000 – DKK 750,000

About this role

The next generation of high-end hearing aids present big challenges in regard to performance, regulations, and compliance within environmental and bio safety, and are constantly under development. In the role as Material Specialist you will contribute to our purpose of Bringing People Closer by providing your expertise and ideas to the development of the next generation of high-end hearing aids for consumers around the world.

With a focus on enabling maximum usability, durability, consumer biosafety, and comfort, you will work on developing future solutions by bringing the right materials and materials technology into the process. You will scout different industries for relevant materials and research potential materials.

At our headquarters in Ballerup, you will become a part of the Product Development team committed to developing intelligent audio solutions, with focus on materials and biosafety. You will work in an international environment with mechanical, biosafety and materials specialists, acoustic engineers and other colleagues from R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and many other functions on innovative development projects.

This position is about finding and maturing the future materials for the best hearing aids in the world. About exploring and experimenting with new technologies from different industries and thinking creatively to see how these can be used to provide unique benefits for our clients.

Requirements

MSc degree or PhD in chemistry, materials science or equivalent
Solid knowledge on polymer materials and their processing
Experience with materials science, polymer chemistry and processing from previous positions as a materials chemist or scientist, research engineer or similar
Knowledge and experience in sustainability processes and materials
Experience with medical devices or medical-grade plastics desirable
Comprehensive interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in English, written and spoken
Customer centric mindset with a commitment to challenge processes and thoughts to ensure consumers are always at the center

Responsibilities

Scout different industries for relevant materials
Research potential materials, suggest the most relevant to the organization and partake in the decision-making processes
Support global R&D with advice on materials as well as polymer and surface chemistry
Ensure material efficiency, consumer biosafety, environmental compliance, and usability throughout
Develop and maintain verification plans
Continuously check for compliance with regulatory requirements

Benefits

Inclusive recruitment process with equal consideration for all applicants
Submit CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process
Special requirements for interviews accommodated upon request
Encouraged to apply even if not matching all skills, valuing mindset, motivation, and energy aligned with core values