Sr. Scientist

Job Title: Sr Scientist

Duration: 6 months

Location: Irvine, CA, 92612, Onsite

Description:

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

a. Education and Experience: M.S. in Biomaterials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. 2+ (M.S.) years of applicable experience including industrial experience is preferred.

b. Key expertise: Polymer synthesis, purification, and modifications including bio-conjugation; formulation;

c. Analytical skills: NMR, HPLC, SEC-MALS, mechanical testing.

d. Work experience involving biomaterials for medical device and/or drug delivery systems is preferred.

Position Summary

The Contractor, Scientist III, Biomaterials - TMS shall work on advancing the field of medical aesthetics and biologics through innovative biomaterials development. Working under general supervision, the role focuses on the creation of next-generation biomaterials and localized delivery systems for biologics. The responsibilities span the science and engineering of polymers including their design, synthesis, modification, fabrication, and characterization, as well as prototype formulation (injectable hydrogels, particles, implants) and process development.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Role Scientific Execution Oversight: 95%

Lead and actively participate in planning experimental studies aimed at developing novel biomaterials and biologics.

Conduct experimental studies related to the synthesis, formulation, fabrication, and characterization of advanced biomaterials and prototypes.

Analyze and interpret experimental data to derive conclusions and propose actionable technical recommendations to propel project progress.

Collaborate with cross-functional R D teams to achieve shared project goals through joint experimental studies.

Role Scientific Communication Oversight: 5%

Engage in and present at project team meetings to discuss project activities, review completed tasks, and assess technical progress.

Contribute to the writing of technical reports, memoranda, and documents for both internal and external dissemination.

Minimum Requirements

M.S. or B.S. degree in Biomaterials Science, Biomedical engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.

3+ (M.S.) or 6+ (B.S.) years of relevant experience, including industrial experience.

Preferred experience with biomaterials and/or biologics related to medical device and drug delivery systems.

Essential Skills & Abilities

Data presentation and collaboration

Proficient in presenting information and responding to inquiries from groups of managers and technical peers.

Skilled in presenting facts and recommendations both orally and in writing.

Effective at interfacing with employees across various levels and departments to foster collaborative outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Technical

Possess technical competence and expertise in Biomaterials Science (e.g., polymer synthesis, cross-linked/modified polymers, hydrogels, biomaterial-tissue interfaces, polymer fabrication processes, drug delivery systems)

Possess technical competence and expertise in biologics

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills and good communication skills, both oral and written

Working knowledge of general laboratory techniques and procedures including EHS practice

Ability to accurately perform detail-oriented work.

Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent tasks

Ability to maintain accuracy, consistency and quality of documentation while adhering to company deadlines

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, documentation, and procedures

Ability to take initiative and make decisions within own work content

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to learn various software programs.

What does your interview process look like, will you have (1) or (2) rounds of interviews and who will be involved?

First, I will review the CV, and select the candidates for phone conversation. Based on the first screening (very quick screening hopefully), will invite 1-2 candidates on-site to meet with me, Jake, and Shraddha Patil in my team).

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $50.00/hr.