Biomaterials Research & Development Engineer

Himed; Old Bethpage (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Himed, a biomaterials innovator based in New York, seeks a Biomaterials Research & Development Engineer for an on-site role in Old Bethpage, NY. You will design, develop, and optimize biomaterials and coating technologies for medical and dental devices, planning experiments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support scale-up, validation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include data analysis, documentation, and contributing to new product development while ensuring ISO

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret experimental data and troubleshoot processes.
• Experience in designing and translating product development concepts into manufacturable biomaterials solutions.
• Ability to plan studies, perform materials characterization, and verify coating performance and biocompatibility.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with biomaterials, surface engineering, or coatings for medical/dental devices; familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and data analysis tools, and teamwork.
• Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, and documentation for quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and optimize biomaterials and surface treatments for medical and dental applications.
• Plan and execute experimental studies; perform materials characterization and performance testing.
• Analyze data to refine product designs and document results in reports/presentations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and regulatory to support scale-up and validation.
• Contribute to new product development and customer-specific customization.
• Maintain adherence to ISO 13485 and FDA requirements throughout the R&D lifecycle.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Product development

Research and testing

DOE & statistics

Biomaterials background

Formation

Materials/Biomedical/Chemical Eng

Description du poste

Company Description

Himed is a biomaterials innovator that has specialized in advanced coating characterization since 1991, starting with early breakthroughs in hydroxyapatite coatings and apatitic abrasives. From its integrated research and production facility in New York, Himed supplies raw biomaterials and highly customizable biocompatible coating and texturing solutions, including its MATRIX® line of surface treatments for orthopedic, dental, and medical devices. The company’s technologies, such as MATRIX MCD®, MATRIX Dual®, MATRIX HA®, MATRIX Color®, and MATRIX Ti®, support improved implant performance and osseointegration. Himed is ISO 13485:2016 certified and maintains FDA Medical Device Registration, reflecting a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. The organization collaborates closely with clients in medical, dental, laboratory, and research industries to support new healing technologies and innovations.

Role Description

The Biomaterials Research & Development Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Old Bethpage, NY. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing biomaterials and related surface treatments for medical and dental applications. Day-to-day activities include planning and executing experimental studies, conducting materials characterization and performance testing, analyzing data to refine product designs, and documenting results in technical reports and presentations. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and regulatory to support scale-up, validation, and continuous improvement of MATRIX® and other coating technologies. Additional responsibilities include contributing to new product development initiatives, supporting customer-specific customization projects, and maintaining adherence to ISO 13485 and FDA requirements throughout the R&D lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong analytical skills to interpret experimental data, troubleshoot processes, and make evidence-based design decisions.


• Candidates should possess research and development product development skills to design experiments, develop new biomaterials solutions, and translate concepts into manufacturable products.


• Candidates should possess research and testing skills to plan studies, perform materials characterization, and verify coating performance and biocompatibility.


• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience with biomaterials, surface engineering, or coatings for medical or dental devices, and familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated environments, is highly beneficial.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and data analysis tools, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team are important.


• Experience with design of experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and documentation for quality and regulatory compliance is a plus.