Senior Specialist Core Technology, Lund

Job description
Here´s the opportunity to take on an expert role as Senior Specialist Core Technology at BONESUPPORT. You will be able to contribute with your high competence in powder technologies, to improve the current CERAMENT products and in the development of modified/new bone graft substitutes. Doing so in a company where the passion for the products and satisfaction amongst your colleagues is noticeable.

Responsibilities
As the expert of powder technology, you will have the chance to be involved in every aspect and be part of BONESUPPORTs core business. You will get to take part in improvements and new development as a subject matter expert, both internally and externally when called for. Providing deep scientific knowledge in the understanding of powder, its characteristics and why it acts the way that it does. Being the expert advisory in problem solving related to this area, with the competence to provide insights from development through scaling up to production. Depending on which strengths you bring, you will also be part in shaping the role going forward.

Some of the responsibilities and activities in the role will be:

• Be responsible for and drive research activities/projects which concerns the ceramic (Calcium Sulfate and Calcium Phosphate) part of our products

• Strengthen product research and development together with existing team 

• Transfer knowledge and train colleagues

• Act as Project Manager and project member as well as project support

• Plan, perform and report R&D studies 

• Explore advanced material characterization methods and analytical techniques for deeper understanding and concrete use for product portfolio

Qualifications
To thrive, deliver and be happy in this role, we believe that you have the following experience with you:

• MSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and a PhD in the areas of Mineralogy, Powder Technology, Bio ceramics or Material science

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience post you PhD within a relevant field

• Experience in transferring research and/or processes from lab to production

• Experience in advanced material characterization methods and analytical techniques such as FTIR, ESCA, XRD, Raman spectrometry, LC-MS, SEM and AFM

• Knowledge in the areas of colloid and surface chemistry, dissolution, precipitation and crystallization

• Experience in powder processing methods

• A broad international network in relevant areas

• Experience in project management

• Experience in the medical device industry

• Ability to review large amounts of information and to prioritize your actions based on the information you have taken in

You will spark our curiosity even more if you have experience in bone graft substitutes. If you have a good understanding of ISO 13485 and documentation requirements according to design control processes. Also if you have knowledge and experience in class III implant products. Knowledge and experience in the pharma industry and Medical Device Regulation is of course meritorious. As well as documented innovative skills, resulting in patents. 

At BONESUPPORT we value personal skills as much as professional qualifications, and in this role, personality is crucial for success. You are good at working together with others and can express yourself well both spoken and written. You handle cases independently and you are a performance-driven person who is in a position to keep deadlines and deliver in a high pace environment. You are analytical, careful and aware of details and quality. Furthermore, you are focused and structured and have the ability to quickly get involved in new tasks / questions. You are transparent, open and enjoy and see the value in sharing knowledge and insights. At BONESUPPORT you will be working together with skilled, dedicated people who enjoy working in a fast growing and innovative organization. We offer a dynamic and stimulating workplace and strive for generating great teamwork, innovation, passion and performance. We believe in our journey and take pride in what we do!

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
Please apply at the latest on 2022-01-16, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information please contact recruitment consultant Karolina Andersson, karolina.andersson@randstad.se or 0705736613.

About the company
BONESUPPORT™ (Nasdaq Stockholm: BONEX) develops and commercializes innovative injectable bio-ceramic bone graft substitutes that remodel to the patient’s own bone and have the capability of eluting drugs. BONESUPPORT’s bone graft substitutes are based on the patented technology platform CERAMENT. The Company is conducting several clinical studies to further demonstrate the clinical and health economic benefits its products deliver and a Premarket approval filing with the FDA (USA) for CERAMENT G is planned in 2022. The company is based in Lund, Sweden, and the net sales amounted to SEK 181 million in 2020. Please visit www.bonesupport.com for more information.
BONESUPPORT and CERAMENT are registered trademarks of BONESUPPORT AB