Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc. (ISurTec) is looking for a highly motivated Biomedical Engineer I. This position will perform next-generation technology development in biomaterial coatings in our Research & Development Department. The coatings will utilize novel immobilization strategies and/or have novel applications in medical device, cell culture, tissue engineering, and diagnostics.
ISurTec develops coatings to control protein and cell adhesion and control friction and wettability on surfaces, allowing devices to gain and retain their functions longer. For example, when a medical device enters the body, a cascade of biological actions occurs at the surface. Our medical device coating products control the surface properties to minimize harm to the body and to the medical device from those biological interactions. In addition, we develop coatings for diagnostics, research and cell therapeutics production.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct hands-on research developing, applying, and testing coatings for biomedical applications in medical device and cell culture
- Characterization of biological responses to coatings
- Develop automated or semiautomated methods to apply coatings to devices, tissue engineering scaffolds, and substrates
- Assist with technical writing including grant applications, intellectual property, and documentation of research
- Assist with technology development, play a lead role in development of pilot scale production methods, and can creatively develop novel technologies from the ground up.
Additional Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Creative & self-motivated team player
- Experience working at the interface of living systems and biomaterials
- Knowledge or experience related to drug delivery, protein passivation/biofouling, biotherapeutics, biotechnology, or cell and tissue-based assays for drug development
- Mammalian Cell Culture or Tissue Engineering experience
- Prior experience differentiating hiPSCs or embryonic SCs is a plus
- Prior experience working with spheroids or organoids is a plus
Education:
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering or a related field
- US citizen or permanent resident (authorized to work on Government Contracts)
Additional information:
- Vaccination Requirements: COVID-19 vaccine may be required due to essential functions of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disability related or religious reasons can be discussed post offer of employment
- Location: St. Paul, MN
Benefits Include:
- Medical benefits, 100% premium paid for employee
- Dental benefits, 100% premium paid for employee
- Vision benefits
- Voluntary Life
- ID Protection Plan
- FSA Plan options
- HSA Plan option
- Life Insurance, Short-term, & Long-term disability
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 10 Paid Holidays
Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Email resume & cover letter to:
Robin L Peterson, Human Resources Manager
rpeterson@isurtec.com
https://www.isurtec.com/hello/
