Ophthalmic Medical Device Design Engineer: Aciont Inc.

Ophthalmic Medical Device Design Engineer/Biopolymer Materials Specialist

Company

Aciont Inc. is a Salt Lake City , Utah based privately held specialty bio-pharmaceutical company endeavoring to be the world leader in ophthalmic drug delivery using its proprietary topical sustained release formulations and drug penetration enhancement methodologies (e.g., iontophoresis). We are pioneering research in ocular delivery to safely and non-invasively deliver therapeutics into the back of the eye for treating sight threatening diseases such as uveitis, diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration. Aciont is located off the 600 North exit off I-15, about a mile from the downtown Gateway Plaza . Work also is performed on the campus of the University of Utah .

Position Responsibilities

We seek a highly skilled product development medical device engineer/project manager with outstanding mechanical design and/or project management capabilities. Qualified candidates will also have familiarity in protocol development, testing, and design control processes.

The successful candidate will direct engineering design elements of company projects which includes the development of a scleral lens shaped application device for topical ophthalmic applications and ocular iontophoresis. Applicants must have strong leadership and project management capabilities. This position provides the opportunity to own product development from concept to commercialization, including all aspects of design, documentation.

Position Requirements

- BS in engineering (mechanical preferred) from a 4 year program.
- 4+ years of medical device product development experience with special consideration for ophthalmic device (e.g., contact lenses) or drug delivery (e.g., technologies such as transdermal or transmucosal patches have similar product requirement documentation) development experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in medical grade silicone, plastics, polymeric (hydrogel) materials component design.
- 3D solid modeling & drafting experience (Pro-E, SolidWorks, etc.) a plus (incumbent will work with an external engineering contractor and other material suppliers and vendors).
- DFM & materials selection know-how; knowledge of various manufacturing processes including injection molding, extrusion.
- Functional understanding of all aspects pertaining to the design, development & commercialization of medical devices (disposable & reusable).
- Working knowledge and practical application of FDA QSR's. design control SOP's, verification and validation testing .

- $60-85K annual depending on experience.

Contact Information

Send your resume or CV which would be reviewed confidentially to: admin@aciont.com via e-mail or (801) 359-3464 via fax. Website: www.aciont.com.