Medical Device Engineer - (Polymer Science)

Lenntech Search; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LennTech Search is recruiting a Medical Device Engineer with a strong background in polymer chemistry to join a growth-focused medical device company. The role covers development, production and testing of innovative polymer-based devices.

You will conduct R&D to improve formulations, scale up processes from lab to pilot, design testing protocols and manage regulatory documentation. A master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with polymer science plus 4–5 years of industrial

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with polymer science.
• 4–5 years of industrial production/manufacturing and polymer science experience.
• Expertise in polymer characterisation, processing and synthesis.
• Experience with hydrogels.
• Background in an R&D lab or materials development environment.
• Strong experimental design and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities to improve polymer-based device formulations.
• Design, optimise and develop production processes for polymer materials.
• Scale up polymer processes from laboratory to pilot production.
• Design, optimise and validate testing protocols.
• Maintain and qualify laboratory equipment.
• Keep thorough records and ensure QA/RA documentation compliance.
• Contribute to H&S implementation and improvements.
• Produce weekly progress reports and manage design history/technical files.
• Support regulatory submissions.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Data analysis

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Master's degree in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with polymer science

Tools

Characterisation equipment

Job description

LennTech Search are delighted to be assisting a medical device company recruit a Medical Device Engineer to join an exciting team in growth mode.The company is seeking a highly skilled Medical Device Engineer with a strong background in polymer chemistry. As a vital member of our team, you will play an essential role in the development, production and testing of our innovative medical device.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities to improve the polymer-based device formulation to meet the desired properties and medical device specification.
• Utilise in-depth knowledge of polymer science to design, optimise and develop production processes, ensuring efficiency and quality in the manufacturing of polymer-based materials.
• Support efforts in scaling up polymer-based processes from laboratory to pilot-scale production, ensuring seamless transition and efficiency.
• Design, optimize, and validate new testing protocols.
• Maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment
• Maintain comprehensive records, including experimental data, observations, and outcomes, following strict documentation protocols and QA/RA Requirements
• Contribute actively to the implementation and improvement of H&S requirements.
• Produce weekly reports on progress.
• Create and manage the design history files and technical files for the product.
• Support product regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a background in Polymer Science
• At least 4-5 years proven industrial experience in a production or manufacturing and characterisation, in roles directly related to polymer science.
• Demonstrated expertise in polymer characterisation, processing, and synthesis techniques.
• Experience in working with hydrogels.
• Previous experience within an R&D Laboratory or materials development environment
• Experience in experimental design and proficient data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to handle priorities effectively to meet deadlines under pressure through effective time management.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Be able to meet the challenges of a fast-paced start-up and provide innovative ideas to the technical team.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Medical Device Quality Management System (ISO 13485).
• Experience in creating documentation for regulatory compliance (for example: FDA, CE, etc)
• Experience with design reviews and design controls.