Scientia Vascular · 5 hours ago
R&D Engineer
West Valley City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expScientia Vascular is a leading innovator and manufacturer of endovascular medical devices. The R&D Engineer will be responsible for the research, design, development, and optimization of hydrophilic coating systems for medical devices, leading cross-functional teams and solving complex challenges related to coating performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead and support R&D for hydrophilic coatings on medical devices, including new product development and lifecycle improvements
Design, develop, and optimize coating formulations, surface treatments, and application processes (dip, spray, UV/thermal cure)
Evaluate coating performance (lubricity, durability, adhesion, thickness, uniformity, aging, biocompatibility) using bench and in-vitro testing
Plan and execute research investigations, including bench and animal studies, to support coating performance and clinical use
Select, characterize, and qualify substrates, primers, polymers, solvents, and additives compatible with hydrophilic coating systems
Develop, validate, and maintain test methods for coating characterization and performance
Design and execute process development, scale-up, and manufacturing transfer studies
Build prototypes and coated components; translate early concepts into robust, manufacturable processes
Troubleshoot coating, material, and process issues related to defects, variability, or field performance
Plan and coordinate verification and validation (V&V) testing; author technical reports supporting regulatory submissions
Generate and maintain design control documentation, specifications, protocols, and reports in compliance with FDA and international regulations
Contribute to intellectual property through invention disclosures related to coating chemistry, processes, or applications
Design or specify coating and test tooling, fixtures, and equipment
Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks documenting experiments, formulations, processes, and results
Collaborate with process development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams to support commercialization
Provide technical support for fielded products, including complaint investigations and case support
Train and mentor technicians or junior engineers as needed
Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
5–7 years of medical device R&D experience, including hydrophilic or lubricious coatings
Proven track record of developing and launching coated medical devices into production
Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, surface science, and coating adhesion mechanisms
Hands-on experience with coating application, curing, and process optimization
Experience with medical device design controls and regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO)
Demonstrated ability to develop and validate test methods and statistically analyze data
Experience supporting scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing readiness
Familiarity with biocompatibility requirements for coated devices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis and reporting
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
401k Plan (with a generous employer match)
Life Insurance (company paid)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Subscription to Calmhealth.com
Employee Assistance Program
An environment of belonging where everyone can thrive
Company
Scientia Vascular
Scientia Vascular is a medical device company that provides endovascular devices that assist in complex and minimally invasive procedures.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
Piper Jaffray Merchant BankingVivo Capital
2024-09-09Private Equity· $14M
2022-01-01Debt Financing· $25M
2021-05-31Private Equity· $50M
Leadership Team
John Lippert
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-10-23
2025-04-02
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