Project Engineer (Materials)

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Dimension Inx designs, develops, and manufactures therapeutic products that restore tissue and organ function. We are an energetic team of materials and biomedical engineers, scientists, designers, manufacturing experts, and market and business leaders. Our company is well-financed, venture-backed, and currently ramping up for a period of rapid growth.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer - Materials will play a key role in advancing Dimension Inx’s core platform technology and will work closely with the R&D and product development teams to design, iterate, test, and produce materials for novel therapeutic products to improve patient lives. The ideal candidate is a technically focused engineer with a background in materials science or biomaterials, and thrives in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment, and has experience working on multiple and varied projects simultaneously. The Project Engineer will report directly to the Lead Project Engineer. This role will contribute to the progression of collaborative early-stage R&D projects, the testing and development of new biomaterial and biological products, as well as various new product development projects. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptual and prototype development of new polymer-based biomaterials to be combined with cells/tissue for various clinical applications 

  • Creation of 3D models in CAD and use of 3D-printing software to produce scaffolds for various R&D projects 

  • Formulation of inks for 3D-printing and post-processing of 3D-printing structures, including waste management 

  • Materials characterization and analysis to enable modification and improvements to Dimension Inx’s materials platform technology  

  • Relevant physical benchtop testing (mechanical testing, SEM, viscometry, rheology) 

  • Design and execution of experimental studies for biomaterials and scaffold designs 

  • Collection and analysis of technical data, along with recommendations to advance project development forward 

  • Preparation of technical reports, presentations, and data summaries to support project development 

  • Communication with third-party vendors for external material analysis and characterization 

  • Support transfer of R&D projects into GMP-level manufacturable products 

  • Work closely across internal departments to evaluate and progress new technologies through the product development process 

  • Development and maintenance of technical process protocols and SOPs, ensuring compliance with internal quality systems 

  • Maintenance of lab equipment, materials inventory, and sourcing of necessary supplies 

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 1 – 3 years of experience or Master’s degree with 0 – 1 years of experience (may be internship/co-op) in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering or biological field 

  • 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in academia or industry, comfortable handling volatile chemicals 

  • Familiarity with CAD modeling and experience in experimental design for materials 

  • Ability to work independently and across different teams on several projects at a given time 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with proficiencies in oral and written communication and presentation of technical information to broad audiences 

  • Ability to maintain compliance with quality management systems and controls, specifically ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 requirements 

Preferred (plus) qualifications:

  • Prior experience (e.g., internship/co-op) working in a MedTech or Pharma/Biotech product-focused organization on projects related to new product development from early-stage R&D through production 

  • Familiarity with extrusion-based 3D-printing/additive manufacturing technologies is a plus 

  • Experience with bioresorbable polymers, polymer surface characterization, computational modeling and design of tissue engineered scaffolds is a plus 

  • Experience with sterile/aseptic handling of materials is a plus 

  • Exposure to project management and experience in developing products through a stage gate process or similar project milestone management system is a plus 

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position is expected to be between $65,000 to $85,000. Individual compensation offered within this range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education and skills. Dimension Inx reserves the right to modify this salary range in the future. 

This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, as well as option grants. Dimension Inx offers a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited PTO, 401(k) matching, and competitive medical/dental/vision insurance options.  

What We Believe

Innovation drives disruptive and unexpected solutions. Take risks and push boundaries (within reason), but always be guided by science, curiosity, and patient needs. Respect unique expertise and diverse perspectives. Collaborate to inspire and create solutions that matter. Diversity, experience, expertise, and creativity can create value and conquer stubborn problems. Positive attitude and working with good people are keys to success. We seek to build our team with similarly driven individuals.

About Dimension Inx

Dimension Inx is a regenerative therapeutics company. We design and develop therapeutic products that restore tissue and organ function. Our materials-centric approach enables biofunctionality without compromising manufacturability. We precisely tune our biomaterials to create clinical solutions not otherwise possible. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with biotech and medical device partners to help solve their most challenging materials problems and internally develop medical products for various therapeutic applications with high unmet clinical need. 

How to Apply

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Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

Dimension Inx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment in our workplace, our communities, and within the industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, disability status, economic circumstance, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.