Material Scientist – Sleep & Respiratory Care

About the role

The Material Scientist will use materials, chemistry and compliance expertise to work with R&D teams, ensuring product safety and designing world‑class Sleep & Respiratory Care (S&RC) devices for Philips customers.

Key responsibilities

• Review requirements and develop test plans that provide design insights and demonstrate material safety.
• Perform materials assessments, manage testing for product development, and conduct long‑term accelerated aging studies.
• Communicate and coordinate testing needs with internal and external facilities.
• Assess material failures and drive corrective actions with project teams.
• Scout and select new polymer materials and processing/finishing technologies for innovative S&RC products.
• Follow internal quality manuals, work instructions and forms.
• Report to the Materials Manager and collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, NPI, CROs, regulatory agencies and external scientists.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year experience in Materials Science focused on polymer product/process development and testing.
• Hands‑on laboratory testing and analysis of chemical and physical properties for medical devices (strongly preferred).
• Strong root‑cause analysis experience supporting CAPA investigations.
• Understanding of ISO 10993 standards and knowledge of FDA, EU MDR and global medical‑device regulations (preferred).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or related field.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• U.S. work authorization and residence within commuting distance of New Kensington, PA.

Required skills

• Laboratory testing and analysis of chemical and physical material properties.
• Root‑cause analysis for failure investigations.
• ISO 10993 standards application.
• Regulatory knowledge of FDA and EU MDR requirements.
• Polymer material selection and processing expertise.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $74,000 – $117,000 per year.
• Annual incentive bonus and long‑term incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits: generous PTO, 401(k) with up to 7% match, HSA contributions, stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, and more.