We're #hiring: #R&D #Scientist (Mid–Senior Level)
Braga | Full-time | On-site
Deadline: 15th November 2025
At @BestHealth4U, we're reimagining how biomaterials transform wound care and skin health.
Our #mission? To create #smart, #biobased, #patient-centred #skin #medical solutions that heal better, feel better, and respect the #planet.
We're looking for an R&D Scientist passionate about hydrogels, materials science, and healthcare innovation — someone ready to turn ideas into impact.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and characterize hydrogel-based materials for medical use
- Integrate chemical and biological sensors responsive
* Design and assemble multi-layer wound dressing prototypes
- Lead testing, optimization, and data analysis to support prototype validation
- Work hand-in-hand with engineers, clinicians, and biologists to bring innovation from the lab to the patient
* Contribute to technical reports, publications, and patents.
What We're Looking For:
* PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related areas
- +3 years of post-graduate experience in R&D
* Expertise in polymeric hydrogels (formulation, crosslinking, rheology, swelling)
* Experience with chemical or chromatic sensors
* Skilled in materials characterization (FTIR, SEM, DSC, UV-Vis, TGA)
* Knowledge of ISO 10993, MDR, and medical device standards (a plus)
* A creative, autonomous problem-solver who thrives in a startup environment.
Why Join Us:
- Work at the intersection of biomaterials, MedTech, and sustainability
* Collaborate with a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team
* Contribute to healthcare innovation that improves lives
* Competitive salary and a flexible, inspiring workplace.
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