Polymer Chemist

Chemist - R&D Engineer in Polymer Chemistry

1-year, renewable / Based in Biopôle, Epalinges (Vaud), Switzerland / Full time, 100%

Volumina Medical is a medtech start-up, spin-off from EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), active in the field
of implantable medical devices for reconstructive and plastic surgery. Since 2018, we develop cutting-edge injectable
polymer-based biomaterials designed to reconstruct damaged tissues, e.g. after tumor ablation or due to aging.

The start-up Company is preparing for a growth phase and is starting a new collaboration with the Medical school of Geneva,
Department of Pathology, laboratory of Prof. Hugues. In order to accompany this growth, we are looking for a highly

This position is the ideal position to transit from academia to industry and to be responsible for a R&D ambitious project. The
team.
- Your mission- Identify and tests new polymer synthesis routes with polysaccharides in order to create biomaterial implants
- Identify and tests methods for functionalizing a scaffold biomaterial with polymers, proteins and small molecules /
- drugs- Produce biomaterials and collaborate with biologists for testing _in vitro_ and _in vivo_ properties.
- Characterize biomaterials (microscopy, chemical characterization (DSC, TGA, HPLC, FTIR,), titrations, rheology,
- compression tests,)- Write technical study protocols and reports
- Perform literature searches and write scientific publications
- Participate to the improvement and (re-)validation of quality control methods such as pH, mechanical properties

measurement, microscopy, HPLC, GPC...in collaboration with Senior Validation Engineer.
- Your background and experience- PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering with 1-3 years experience.
- Strong Practical/laboratory experience in synthesis and characterization of materials and polymers
- Experience in Mass Spectroscopy is a plus
- Knowledge of Implantable Medical Device field (GMP, ISO13485) is a plus.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Excellent creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Oral and written proficiency in English is a strong plus

Your personality
- You enjoy laboratory work and care about the quality of your results and their documentation
- You are organized and rigorous in your work
- You are proactive, polyvalent and able to work autonomously
- You are objective oriented and challenges stimulate you
- You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team and having interactions with others
- You are motivated by the translation of your work into a product for clinical and human use
- We are offering- A dynamic and stimulating work environment, at the forefront of biomedical technology and innovation
- The opportunity to express your skills and to grow together with the team
- The integration into a multidisciplinary team, where your opinions count
- To contribute in improving quality of life for millions of patients in the long term

Volumina Medical
Biopôle - Alanine | Route de la Corniche 5
volumina-medical.ch 1066 Epalinges | Switzerland