Staff Membrane Formulation Scientist
Core
Developing and validating novel membrane designs and formulations for next-generation continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) biosensor products.
Role type
Staff membrane formulation scientist (medical device material science)
Builds
Next-generation biosensing modalities and sensor prototypes
Domain
Medical device / Biosensing / Polymer science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
polymer solution physics, formulation chemistry, membrane separation engineering, polymer synthesis and modification, experimental design (DOE), statistics, data analysis, thin-film measurement, chemical characterization (HPLC, LC/MS, NMR, FT-IR, etc.), vendor management
Preferred skills
Class III medical device experience, formulation process development and validation
Technologies
JMP, Python, Matlab, Instron, DLS, Zeta potential, SEM/EDX, XRF, confocal microscopy, interferometry, FT-IR, NMR
Responsibilities
Define and develop formulation strategies for new biosensing modalities; design and execute DOE and testing protocols to evaluate structure-function behavior; screen and down-select formulation candidates; document experimental details and author technical reports; verify performance objectives via pre-clinical and clinical evaluations; design and execute validation protocols for process, pot-life, and shelf-life; identify, procure, and qualify critical raw materials and manage vendors; perform chemical synthesis and modification on lead candidates; partner with design teams to align on requirements and test sensor prototypes
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight