Polymer Chemist
Carestream Health (New Haven, Connecticut)

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Carestream Health, Inc., is an internationally successful company providing medical and dental imaging systems and information technology solutions; molecular imaging systems; and non-destructive testing products to a broad base of customers around the world.

Onex acquired the Health Group of Eastman Kodak Company in a multi-billion-dollar transaction in May 2007.  Upon closing, the business began operating as a standalone company (i.e., Carestream Health, Inc.) that is an independent subsidiary of Onex Corporation of Toronto. Prior to becoming Carestream Health, Kodak’s Health Group recorded 2006 revenues of more than $2.5 billion. Carestream Health has more than 8,100 employees, serving tens of thousands of customers in more than 150 countries. Carestream Health’s many success stories include: Products and services from Carestream Health are present in 90% of hospitals worldwide. -Owning more than 1,000 patents for medical and dental imaging and information technology. -Selling nearly two out of every five computed radiography (CR) systems in the U.S. and Canada, and being the only company that designs, manufactures and sells both CR and DR (digital radiography) systems. -Gaining share in the healthcare IT solutions market and building an installed base of more than 1,100 systems worldwide. A new opportunity exists for a Polymer Chemist for the New Haven, CT area.

The successful applicant will join a team that is developing imaging agents for advanced in vitro and in vivo molecular imaging applications. These imaging agents incorporate novel nanoparticle technology, unique dyes, and active linking elements. The team is responsible for the research, advanced development and applications of the imaging agents. The primary customers today are medical researchers studying basic biochemical processes and developing new drugs.

This position will focus on the design and synthesis of polymer nanoparticles that meet the complex requirements of in vivo imaging agents. This individual will also interface closely with Applications Scientists and customers.

Requirements:
· PhD in Polymer Chemistry with a minimum of 3 years experience
· Proficient in the design, synthesis and characterization of monomers and polymers.
· Expertise in aqueous co-polymerization techniques
· Experienced in nanoparticle characterization (size, molecular weight, surface charge, etc.)
· Proficient in NMR, UV, FT-IR, GPC, TGA, DSC, etc.
· Expertise in designing complex experiments and interpreting the data
· Excellent understanding of structure-property relationships (interactions between polymer structures and polymer performance)
· Experienced in fluorescence and the characterization of fluorophores
· Solid understanding of fluorescent dye quenching mechanisms
· Capable of performing technical reviews, reports and publications

To apply online, please go to www.carestreamhealth.com
1. Click on "Corporate" in the upper right hand corner
2. Then, click on "Careers at Carestream Health" (located on the right side towards the middle of the page)
3. Then, click on "Search Openings"
4. Under the "Keyword" field, type in 402BR
5. Click on the req number to view the job description and apply online

Carestream Health Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.