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R&D Chemist – Carlsbad, CA
If you are looking to become part of a diverse team of high-performing professionals who are transforming the treatment of cardiovascular disease, then CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. is looking for you! We have an opening for an R&D Chemist who is ideally experienced in polymers and medical device coatings. In this position you will be responsible for the design, development, execution and implementation of research and development (R&D) projects in our Carlsbad, California facility. In this position you will play a valuable role in product development from concept design through commercialization and post market support.
Essential Functions
- Maintain open communication and collaborative relationships with all functional departments (Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, Operations, Clinical, Regulatory, etc.)
- Plan, schedule and initiate research and development projects in areas of technical competenc
- Keep up to date knowledge in areas of responsibility, including customer needs, latest technologies and relevant scientific understanding in the area
- Manage all aspects of research and development projects (design control, risk management, design history file, design transfer, etc.)
- Create and foster the formation of patentable ideas and prepare patent applications
- Prepare reports, technical papers, technical presentations to develop reputation and market presence
- Monitor project schedules and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities
- Support Marketing and Operations with technical expertise
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields with 4+ years’ experience with class II/III medical device R&D, Manufacturing, and/or Quality
- PhD degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields with 0-4 years’ experience with class II/III medical device R&D, Manufacturing, and/or Quality
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820 QSR, and Medical Device Directives (MDD)
- Experience managing projects regulated by the FDA / ISO medical device standards
- Good writing and verbal communication skills
Preferences
- Experience with polymer synthesis, surface chemistry, analytical chemistry
- Experience with medical device coating
- Experience with drug eluting stent or similar products