Job Description: Senior Scientist – Raw Material Analysis & Specification Development

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead the technical evaluation, characterization, and qualification of raw materials used in medical devices, including polymers, elastomers, metals, coatings, and other functional materials. You will evaluate raw material testing specifications, review purchasing specifications, assess supplier documentation, and establish scientifically justified acceptance criteria to ensure materials meet product, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with R&D;, analytical sciences, quality, procurement, supplier quality, and manufacturing teams, you will conduct material characterization, assess material variability, evaluate alternate materials and suppliers, and establish correlations between raw material properties and medical device performance. You will also support material qualification, change control, and investigations to ensure consistent material quality and reliable medical device manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities





• Evaluate and develop raw material testing specifications, including test parameters, analytical methods, sampling requirements, and acceptance criteria.

• Review and optimize raw material purchasing specifications to ensure alignment with product requirements, supplier specifications, and internal quality standards.

• Analyse supplier technical data sheets, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), safety data sheets, and other relevant technical documentation to assess material compliance.

• Characterize raw materials using appropriate analytical techniques, such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, GPC/SEC, rheology, moisture analysis, chromatography, and mechanical testing, as applicable.

• Establish scientifically justified acceptance limits based on material properties, historical data, supplier capabilities, product requirements, and risk assessments.

• Evaluate recent materials, alternate grades, and supplier chang

📌 Senior Scientist – Raw Material Analysis (Bengaluru)
🏢 HealthMinds Consulting Private
📍 Bengaluru