Lead Scientist Device Coatings & Surface Chemistry

10 - 12 years

9 - 13 Lacs

Posted:-1 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead development of device coatings with and without drug-eluting capability for medical applications.
  • Formulate and optimize polymer matrices for device coating and for controlled release from device coatings.
  • Design and synthesize sodium-based and acid etching solutions for surface treatment and functionalization.
  • Develop surface modifying reagents tailored for L-605, Nitinol, and other medical-grade alloys.
  • Oversee wet chemistry lab setup including equipment specification, layout, and compliance setup.
  • Establish lab SOPs and ensure strict adherence to EH&S and GLP standards.
  • Plan and execute in vitro drug release studies, stability protocols, and surface characterization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in product development, QA, regulatory affairs, and engineering.
  • Support regulatory documentation for combination products (FDA 21 CFR Part 4, ISO 10993, etc.).
  • Lead documentation, patent filings, and technical knowledge transfers across departments.
  • Train and mentor junior chemists and lab personnel

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • Spin coating, dip coating, spray coating systems
  • Electropolishing tanks, ultrasonic baths, fume hoods
  • Surface characterization: SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS, contact angle, profilometry
  • Analytical methods: HPLC, UV-VIS, conductivity, titration, pH analysis
  • Drug release and stability studies, polymer-drug compatibility screening
  • Wet lab and synthesis protocols for acids, bases, and custom reagents

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