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Job offer – R&D engineer in biophysics & biomaterials (w/m)
Jérôme Caron, 11 March 2022 | Job offer
Research and development engineer – Biophysics & biomaterials (w/m)
Permanent position – Immediate recruitment
Location: Romainville, France
Position
Cyprio develops and markets 3D liver and pancreas micro-tissues thanks to a breakthrough technology based on the encapsulation of a precise number of cells within a liquid-core alginate capsule. Our R&D innovation projects cover a wide range of specialties: biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, analytics, medical devices, regenerative and translational medicine, etc.
Cyprio is now looking for his/her future collaborator with a strong expertise in biomaterials & thermodynamics to lead and coordinate scientific projects from the design phase to completion.
This is an opportunity to use your skills in biotechnology, bioengineering and cell/material interactions at the forefront of a revolution in 3D cell modelling using a cutting-edge spheroid generation technology in a young, fast-growing and high-value company.
Profile
- Ph.D. in biophysics or biomaterials, with knowledge of biomaterial sciences, millifluidics and thermodynamics and high versatility in technical skills
- A previous experience with soft matters, biopolymers and/or liquid-solid phase transition will be highly appreciated
- Knowledge of hepatic cells and/or 3D cell culture would be a plus
- Highly motivated and proactive collaborator, with a culture of excellence and teamwork, analytical thinking, proven creativity and sharp problem-solving skills
- As a company addressing international markets, French and English are mandatory
Expected skills
- Essential scientific knowledge: physico-chemistry of biomaterials, thermodynamics and millifluidic
- Appreciated knowledge: cell culture, liver cells, biochemistry, work in a sterile environment
- Rigour and organisation, creativity, versatility, working spirit in a young and innovative company at the interface of several disciplines, being at the origin of innovative ideas and the implementation of new processes within the company
- French and English-speaking skills for internal and external presentations on project results and advances
- French and English writing skills for scientific project drafting and grant applications
- Project management techniques (expression of needs, specifications, planning, etc.) and associated tools
Main missions of the R&D engineer
- Organize and conduct scientific and technological projects in the laboratory
- Design, develop and implement new methodologies as part of its research
- Identify and set-up suitable methods for the experimental realization of its scientific project
- Produce, analyse, validate and interpret the experimental data
- Critically analyse and check the consistency of experimental results with hypotheses
- Identify and diagnose malfunctions and/or anomalies and propose relevant solutions to save time and costs
- Ensure time monitoring of projects according to the predefined budget and schedule
- Evaluate and mobilize the resources needed for the execution of research projects
- Participate in the recruitment and supervision of interns
- Participate in productions
- Write activity reports in French and English
Salary: to be negotiated depending on profile
Application deadline: 15/04/2022
Elements to be provided for the application
You can send your CV, cover letter tracing your professional record and any recommendation letters to contact@cyprio.fr.