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Scientist III
Contract: Irvine, California, US span>
Salary Range: 50.00 - 55.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 364272
End Date: 2025-09-06
Days Left: 12 days, 6 hours left
Pay rate: $50 - $55/hr.
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Scientist III, Biomaterials - Candidate 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- M.S. (with 2+ yeas experience) or B.S. (with 6+ years experience) in Biomaterials Science, Biomedical engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
- 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)
- Key expertise: Polymer synthesis, purification, and modifications including bio-conjugation; formulation.
- Analytical skills: NMR, HPLC, SEC-MALS, mechanical testing.
- Preferred experience with biomaterials and/or biologics related to medical device and drug delivery systems.
- 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
- 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.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)
Job Requirement
- Biomaterials
- Polymer synthesis
- HPLC
- NMR
- Characterization techniques
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Deepak Arya
- deepak.arya@collabera.com
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