Biomaterials Engineer - #2178285

A.    SCOPE OF ROLE

The Biomaterials Engineer, reporting to the CSO, will support the strategic research aims and objectives of Jellagen. The role is a management level position within Jellagen’s R&D department and is responsible for the “hands-on” product development and delivery of new concepts and innovations relating to the design, testing, and optimization of collagen materials, polymer formulations and cellular constructs used for medical implants, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic tissue repair. This includes formulation, chemical modification and in vitro/in vivo testing. The Biomaterials Engineer is also responsible for providing translational support to the Operations and Quality team for the delivery of new products, process improvements and innovations as part of the development cycle towards product registration and commercialisation.

B.     MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Biomaterials Engineer shall have responsibility for key deliverables of the Company. These include:

·        Material Design & Synthesis: Create novel polymers, hydrogels, composite blends, 3D porous scaffolds, and nanomaterials that interact safely with biological tissues.

·        Evaluation of engineering solutions to fabricate new scaffold constructs e.g use of electrospinning.

·        Characterization & Testing: Evaluate physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties using / accessing in vivo, ex vivo assays, imaging, and spectroscopy.

·        Cell and Tissue Culture: Handle human or animal cells, maintain sterile laboratory environments, and study cell-material interactions.

·        Process Scale-Up & Compliance: Collaborate with manufacturing and regulatory teams to ensure material reproducibility, safety standards, and proper documentation (SOPs).

·        Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with biologists, clinicians, and engineers to move products from preclinical research into clinical or commercial pipelines

C.     OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        H&S and COSHH team contribution / support

·        Cleanroom Operations 

·        Support on grant writing, management & reporting

·        Logistics if required 

·        Working towards publications, if required

·        Attending subject matter related conferences as and when required.

D.    KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

·        Strong experience in a leadership role within medical devices, pharma, or biotech.

·        5+ years’ industrial experience working in medical devices, pharma, or biotech.

·        Project management / development experience.

·        A PhD or Masters in materials science, medical / tissue eengineering, life sciences or equivalent.

·        Knowledge and experience of QMS system (EU MDR, ISO 13485:2016 and 21 CFR Part 820) and FDA 510(k) application.

·        Experience in small as well mid- to large companies is a plus.