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Scientist I

Anika
Full-time
On-site
Bedford, MA
Clinical Research and Development
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Position Scope:

The Scientist is responsible for providing support to R&D and Manufacturing teams under the supervision of the Director of R&D. We are seeking a candidate who is energetic and can carry out development projects with minimal supervision. A hands-on scientist that is a problem-solver, who can provide imaginative solutions to issues as they arise.

Specific Tactical Responsibilities:

  • Design and carry out experiments to investigate Chemical/Material/Biological properties of candidate materials for use in applications in Orthopedics and General Surgery
  • Develop prototypes and processes at the lab-scale.
  • Develop Analytical methods as necessary for product testing and process development.
  • Provide technical support for manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory as needed.
  • Prepare R&D Reports and file Patent Applications for any inventions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Biomaterials Science, Polymer Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field.

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

  • Experience with Polymer-based Biomaterials.
  • Experience in Formulation of gels and emulsions.
  • Knowledge of Hyaluronic Acid and/or Polysaccharide chemistry.
  • Experience with Formulation of active ingredients in pharmaceutical applications.
  • Experience with Chemical Synthesis, Analytical Chemistry methods, Physical/Rheological characterization, or Cell-based Biological assays.
  • Experience with Quality System requirements for Class III Medical Devices.