3D Systems is a pioneer in 3D printing technology leading the development and delivery of additive manufacturing solutions for industrial and healthcare markets. This position will play a key leadership role within the Lab Bioprinting Business Unit in the Healthcare Solutions Group in the execution of key strategic scientific projects.

As a 3D Systems Biomaterials Scientist, you will run key experiments to develop new biomaterials for our bioprinting R&D programs. You will see products move through experimental design stages to productization. You will collaborate with other bioengineers to deliver on milestones set up for our programs, ensuring to meet timelines and present desirable results. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have demonstrated exceptional communication and organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) or equivalent experience in materials science or relevant area of scientific research;
• Experience with biomaterial synthesis, processing, scale-up and characterization;
• Experience sourcing raw materials and managing a portfolio of suppliers;
• 4+ years experience with hydrogels synthesis and characterization;
• Successful track record of taking materials from the bench to the market highly preferred;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Extensive experience documenting, analyzing, interpreting experimental data;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Experience setting up QA experiments and processes for biomaterial production;
• Experience with ISO 10993 standards, biomaterials, toxicological assessment, extractable and leachable analysis, and biocompatibility assessment highly preferred;
• Experience with bioinks and 3D printing preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Mammalian cell culture;

• 3D culture systems;
• L/D, IHC, RTPCR, histology and ELISA;
• Fluorescence and confocal microscopy;
• CAD.

3D Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or a disable veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran (referred to collectively as "protected veterans"). The Company also provides applicants with equal employment opportunities without regard to pregnancy, birth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or birth, and related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation.

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston

Work Locations: USA-TX-Houston 6501 Navigation Blvd Suite O1 Houston 77011

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Type of Position: Employee

Job Posting: Feb 8, 2022, 11:11:14 AM