Mid-Level R&D Scientist (Bio-Based Adhesives)

Mid-Level R&D Scientist (Bio-Based Adhesives)
Braga
Braga, Braga, Portugal

Mid-Level R&D Scientist (Bio-based Adhesives)

Deadline:  25th January 2026

About Best
Health4U

At Best
Health4U, we’re shaping the future of medical solutions through innovation, sustainability, and
- centred design. Our latest innovation,  Bio2Skin, is a pioneering
- based adhesive platform that redefines how medical devices interact with the skin — ensuring strong yet gentle adhesion while protecting skin integrity and promoting
- term health.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid-Level R&D Scientist to lead the development and optimization of bio-based, biocompatible adhesive materials for medical applications. This role will focus on advancing the Bio2Skin platform and translating scientific insights into scalable,
- performance formulations.

What You’ll Do

- Design, synthesize, and characterize bio-based polymeric adhesives for
- contact medical devices

- Develop and optimize polyester-based formulations, ensuring controlled adhesion and biocompatibility

- Perform chemical, physical and mechanical testing to evaluate performance under various conditions

- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (chemists, biomedical engineers, clinicians) to bridge
- scale innovation with product development

- Contribute to scientific publications, patents, and regulatory documentation supporting product validation and certification.

What We’re Looking For

- Ph
D in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

- At least 2 years of industrial R&D experience, preferably in adhesive systems or polymeric materials

- Proven experience with adhesive formulation,  polymer synthesis, and characterization techniques (FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheometry, SEM, adhesion, etc. )

- Strong understanding of bio-based polymers,  skin-bonding systems, and structure–property relationships in polymer networks

- Knowledge of medical device standards and biocompatibility requirements (e. g. ISO 10993, MDR) is an asset

- Creative thinker with a
- solving mindset, capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deeptech startup environment.

Why Join Us

- Be part of a pioneering project redefining the medical adhesive landscape

- Contribute directly to a sustainable, clinically relevant innovation addressing a major unmet need (MARSI prevention)

- Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team at the intersection of materials science, Med
Tech, and green innovation

- Competitive salary and an inspiring, flexible work environment.

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