Senior Research Engineer/Scientist

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Absences

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Solventum Corporation is seeking a Senior Research Engineer/Scientist for Advanced Wound Care. You will evaluate biological responses, design preclinical studies, and translate results into development decisions.

The role involves collaboration with CROs and internal teams to optimize tissue regeneration strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in biology/biomaterials and experience with regulated medical device development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of industry experience in biological sciences or related field.
• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 2 years experience applying biological and scientific principles in medical device, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, or related areas.
• 2 years experience integrating biological, imaging, analytical, omics, or bioinformatics data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate biological response and technologies for tissue regeneration and infection prevention.
• Assess how materials, product design, and processing affect biological response and risk.
• Design, execute, analyze, and report cell culture, molecular, analytical, imaging, and preclinical studies.
• Provide technical direction to CROs, labs, and suppliers; review protocols and reports.

Skills

Biological sciences

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Bioengineering

Biomaterials

Materials science

Chemical engineering

Chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Advanced degree (PhD or MS)

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

Imaging analysis

Omics data handling

Histology

Job description

At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy.

Job Description: Senior Research Engineer/Scientist, Advanced Wound Care (Solventum)

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

How you will make an impact

• Evaluate biological response, mechanism of action, and technologies for tissue regeneration and infection prevention, including cell-based and omics approaches, preclinical models, biomaterials, synthetic matrices, biologic-derived materials, and combination products.
• Assess how materials, product design, processing, and manufacturing changes affect biological response, performance, manufacturability, and technical risk.
• Design, execute, analyze, and report fit-for-purpose cell culture, molecular, analytical, imaging, and preclinical studies and translate results into development decisions.
• Provide technical direction to external laboratories, CROs, consultants, and suppliers; review protocols, results, and reports for scientific adequacy.
• Lead through expertise and collaboration, align stakeholders around critical decisions, and foster technical excellence, rigor, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate internal and external technologies for problem-solution fit, evidence, data gaps, manufacturability, scalability, and development pathway.
• Author and review protocols, technical reports, development summaries, risk documentation, and publications; maintain complete, traceable records supporting audit readiness.
• Comply with company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of industry experience in biological sciences, cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering/biomedical engineering, biomaterials, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry OR Highschool/ GED 9 years of industry experience in biological sciences, cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering/biomedical engineering, biomaterials, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry
• Advanced degree (PhD, or MS) AND 2 years of industry experience in biological sciences, cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering/biomedical engineering, biomaterials, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry
• Two (2) years experience applying biological and scientific principles in medical device, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, tissue engineering, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated product development.
• Two (2) years experience integrating biological, imaging, analytical, omics, or bioinformatics data and using relevant data-capture or analysis tools.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, manage collaborators and deliverables, make decisions with incomplete information, and communicate complex findings to varied audiences.
• Experience working with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, external laboratories, suppliers, or development partners.
• Experience with regulated medical devices, biomaterials, regenerative therapies, pharmaceuticals, or combination products, including biological and preclinical evidence generation.
• Experience with advanced wound care, tissue-contacting devices, tissue regeneration, infection prevention, negative pressure wound therapy, or drug-device combination products.
• Experience independently designing, executing, analyzing, troubleshooting, and documenting studies that connect biological mechanisms with material or product performance, including cell-based, molecular, imaging, omics, histology, and/or preclinical methods.
• Demonstrated scientific leadership through publications, patents, presentations, or other recognized technical contributions.
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with relevant biological and materials characterization methods, including mammalian cell culture, primary cell and tissue culture, cell-based assays, proteomics, genomics, microscopy, histology, and evaluation of cell-material and tissue-material interactions, as well as techniques such as DSC, FTIR, HPLC/UPLC, GC, SEM/EDAX, NMR, TGA, DMA, rheology, and mechanical testing.

Work Location

• Hybrid/onsite at least 4 days per week in San Antonio, TX, or Eagan, MN.

Travel

May include up to 15% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized

Legal Work Status

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well‑being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Compensation

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $106,000 - $145,750, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits
• etc.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future