Research Scientist - Part time

Skin Penetration & Microneedle Testing

Job description

We are an innovative medtech startup developing microneedle applicators for medical applications. We design and manufacture Class I and II medical devices and operate under an ISO 13485–certified quality management system.

A core part of our work is conducting microneedle penetration studies for our own products and for external clients, helping determine optimal applicator parameters under realistic skin conditions. In our recently acquired laboratory, we use advanced experimental setups to simulate skin stretch conditions and underlying tissue mechanical properties.

Our team brings together engineering expertise, medical insight, and an entrepreneurial mindset to bring healthcare products to market quickly, responsibly, and with real impact.

Quick facts

Location: Oegstgeest - The Netherlands

Hours: 8 - 36

Department: Research

Start: Right away

This is the impact of your role

Your work ensures that drug delivery will be:

User friendly
Painlessly
Available for everyone on Earth

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What you will do specifically

In short

As a Part-Time Research Scientist, you will take ownership of our skin penetration laboratory activities. This is a hands-on, applied research role with significant autonomy, where your work directly influences medical devices used in healthcare.

You will:

Conducting microneedle penetration experiments using a variety of microneedle designs

Operating, maintaining, and continuously improving experimental setups and lab equipment

Ensuring that all laboratory activities are conducted safely, accurately, and in line with internal procedures and quality requirements

Documenting experiments and results clearly and consistently

Actively contributing ideas to improve experimental reliability, efficiency, and insight

Personal Profile

Must-haves

A strong academic or scientific mindset, with attention to detail and experimental rigour

A high sense of responsibility and ownership for lab work and results

A proactive attitude—you don’t wait to be told when something can be improved

Experience with experimental research, preferably involving biomechanics, materials, skin, or medical devices (exact background is flexible)

Who are you?

Traits we are looking for

Comfortable working in a startup or scale-up environment

Able to balance structured, accurate research with creative problem-solving

Enjoys taking ownership of a lab environment and its day-to-day operation

Independent, reliable, and motivated by real-world application rather than purely academic output

What do you get?

A technically challenging role at the intersection of skin science, mechanics, and medical devices

Significant responsibility and autonomy within a dedicated lab environment

Direct impact on products used in real healthcare applications

A small, skilled, and ambitious team with short decision lines

Competitive salary, with opportunities to grow alongside the company

Flexible, part-time working arrangement

About us

We will make drug delivery available for everyone on Earth by unlocking the potential of microneedle technology. Join us in this journey and make a real impact for people all over the world!

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Is this your place?

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