Polymer Scientist, Biomaterials

Bio Devek is a Boston-based medical device company developing Gastro Shield
, a sprayable hydrogel platform designed to enable rapid endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding while protecting tissue. The company has secured multiple non-dilutive awards and is advancing toward 510(k) submission.

We are seeking a Polymer Scientist – Translational Biomaterials to drive development and optimization of our sprayable, adhesive hydrogel platform from late preclinical stage through regulatory submission and manufacturing scale-up.

The primary objective of this role is to establish robust, reproducible material performance and the data package needed to support scale-up and regulatory submission.

• Significant relevant industry experience in polymer science/biomaterials (medical devices strongly preferred), with a track record of translating polymers from bench development to product-relevant processes, specifications, and release criteria
• Hands-on experience with polymer synthesis and reaction optimization
  , including troubleshooting variability (raw materials, scale, process parameters)
• Strong experience in polymer characterization and analytical methods
  , such as: SEC/GPC (preferred), NMR, FTIR, rheology, swelling/degradation kinetics, and related analytical approaches
• Demonstrated ability to develop reproducible processes and generate data packages suitable for scale-up and external manufacturing/testing partners
• Working familiarity with regulated product development environments
  , including design control concepts and documentation expectations (FDA 21 CFR 820
  –style workflows)
• Experience supporting a 510(k), PMA
  , or equivalent regulatory submission (or directly supporting material sections of a submission)
• Strong background with hydrogel systems and polymer networks (e.g., crosslinking chemistries, gelation kinetics, mechanical performance, stability)

• Industry experience translating a polymer-based medical device material from development into product-relevant processes, specifications, and documentation
• Able to plan, organize, and execute experiments and project work streams independently, with strong scientific judgment and prioritization
• Comfortable driving work both internally and through external partners (CROs, CMOs, testing labs), including defining scopes, timelines, and deliverables
• Strong data-driven decision making: can interpret complex characterization results and convert them into clear technical recommendations
• Practical, hands‑on mindset suited to an early‑stage environment (high ownership, fast iteration, resource‑aware execution)
• Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders (R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Engineering, leadership)
• Comfortable working in an early‑stage environment with high ownership, evolving priorities, and a bias toward execution.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Linked In and may also submit a CV and brief cover letter (1 page max) directly to