Senior Biomaterials R&D Scientist — MedTech Innovation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit in West Chester, PA seeks a Senior Scientist in Biomaterials R&D. The role develops new biomaterials technologies and supports product life-cycle activities within cross-functional teams across marketing, quality, and regulatory. Strong chemistry skills and project leadership are essential.

The candidate will prototype materials, validate test methods, and contribute to regulatory submissions while advancing manufacturing processes for biopsy-ready products.

Qualifications

• Six years of biomaterials development or testing experience required.
• MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or equivalent is required.
• PhD degree is preferred.
• Experience with medical device regulations (GMP/QSR/ISO) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in biomaterials science and chemical test methods.
• Collaborate on cross-functional project teams including marketing and manufacturing.
• Develop testing protocols and perform laboratory experiments.
• Design verification and validation plans to support regulatory strategy.
• Contribute to intellectual property development for new designs.
• Communicate findings with data and technical reports.

Skills

Biomaterials knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

MS Office

Project leadership

Education

MS in Chemistry/Materials Science

PhD preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit in West Chester, PA seeks a Senior Scientist in Biomaterials R&D. The role develops new biomaterials technologies and supports product life-cycle activities within cross-functional teams across marketing, quality, and regulatory. Strong chemistry skills and project leadership are essential.

The candidate will prototype materials, validate test methods, and contribute to regulatory submissions while advancing manufacturing processes for biopsy-ready products.