Biomedical Implant Formulation Scientist

Secant-Group,-LLC; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Secant Group is seeking an Associate Scientist in Telford, PA to support formulation development and characterization of polymeric materials for biomedical implants and drug-delivery devices.

You will conduct pre-formulation studies, perform particle size analysis and microscopy, and use DSC, TGA, rheometry, FTIR, Raman, and HPLC to evaluate drug-polymer interactions and release profiles. Collaboration with R&D is essential.

Qualifications

• Laboratory-based formulation and characterization experience with polymeric materials.
• Experience with pre-formulation studies and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and characterize polymeric materials for drug-eluting and non-drug-eluting implantable devices.
• Execute pre-formulation studies including particle size analysis, SEM, light microscopy, milling, and sieving.
• Characterize polymers and drug-polymer interactions using DSC, TGA, and rheometry.
• Analyze formulations with FTIR and Raman spectroscopy for drug-polymer mixing, loading, and uniformity.
• Set up and run dissolution studies to determine drug release profiles using HPLC for quantification.
• Conduct degradation studies by measuring weight, dimensions and topography to assess polymer degradation.
• Perform wet chemistry experiments including residual monomer extractions, Karl Fischer titrations, and acid/base titrations.
• Collaborate with R&D teammates to achieve project goals.

Tools

DSC

TGA

Rheometry

FTIR

Raman spectroscopy

HPLC

Dissolution testing

Degradation analysis

Job description

Secant Group is seeking an Associate Scientist in Telford, PA to support formulation development and characterization of polymeric materials for biomedical implants and drug-delivery devices.

You will conduct pre-formulation studies, perform particle size analysis and microscopy, and use DSC, TGA, rheometry, FTIR, Raman, and HPLC to evaluate drug-polymer interactions and release profiles. Collaboration with R&D is essential.