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Sr. R&D Engineer

Evergen · Eden Prairie, MNtoday
$100k – $130kfrom the posting

BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $125k (334 that show pay).

Own technical execution of regenerative medicine product development, from formulation to design control and scale-up.

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Why it is interesting. High-impact role with full technical ownership, from formulation to regulatory approval, in a growing regenerative medicine CDMO.

Might not be for you. Heavy focus on design control documentation and regulatory compliance; less open-ended R&D.

Bench and deskDeep specialist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleDemonstrated mastery level knowledge with: Tissue engineering, biomaterials, and polymers

Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
6+ yrs
Industry
Medical devices
Role
R&D / Research
Materials
biomaterials21 rolespolymers399 rolestissue engineering scaffolds
Benefits
equity/stock6% 401k matchpaid parental leave

Role details

Location

On site: 6455 City West Pkwy Suite 100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Office hours

8am-5pm

Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 Annually

Bonus eligible

: $13,000 Annually

Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN; Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN; Neunkirchen, Germany; and Marton, New Zealand.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 2026 , reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. Evergen currently has

full-time career opportunities available

across multiple locations.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with up to a 6% company match
  • Holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave and much more!

Read more about this change and Evergen’s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evergenbio ;

As

Senior R&D Engineer

, you will take full ownership of the technical execution for internal and contract product development projects. This is a high-impact role within the U.S. R&D organization, where you will be expected to champion innovation, navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and ensure the delivery of market-leading products through disciplined project leadership

Responsibilities

  • Acting as a SME, champions complex product development projects: researching, developing, and securing regulatory approval for new regenerative medicine products.
  • Actively engage and collaborate on global cross functional product development teams.
  • Medical Device Design Control and Risk Management:
  • Leveraging a high level of experience and skill, independently draft/author all typical design control documentation in accordance with relevant internal SOPs such as: trace matrices, design verification plans and reports, risk documentation, design validation plans and reports, usability reports, final product labeling (including IFUs).
  • Identify and lead interactions with external vendors such as test labs (e.g. biocompatibility, animal study, and analytical) and suppliers.
  • Independently author engineering reports and presentations as required to document and communicate findings.
  • Applies deep knowledge and experiences from across multiple clinical segments to research, develop, and formulate new products/prototypes to develop innovative solutions to satisfy customer needs
  • Independently design, execute, compile data, and draw conclusions for complex experimentation.
  • Assist with clinical/user needs assessments.
  • Assist with intellectual property searches and evaluations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (FDA, MDD/MDR, ISO, ASTM, etc.) as appropriate.
  • Supports process engineering efforts during process scale-up and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and laboratory notebooks.
  • May mentor or supervise less experienced engineers, interns, and co-ops.
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned by the management team.

Requirements

Education

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in Material Science, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of medical device industry experience

Experience

  • At least 6 years’ engineering experience designing or modifying medical devices or implants

Skills- Demonstrated mastery level knowledge with:

  • Tissue engineering, biomaterials, and polymers.
  • Design controls.
  • Risk management and creating risk analyses.
  • Laboratory prototyping.
  • Safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents, re-agents, chemicals, and materials.
  • Effective engineering problem solving tools.
  • QMS change control.
  • Thorough understanding of Design for Six Sigma, Risk Management techniques, Statistical Analysis methods, and Design of Experiments. Able to apply techniques and independently interpret results.
  • Experience in tissue engineering and biomaterials is a plus.

Ability to travel as needed (75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays

  • Frequent (>75% fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)

Working Environment

  • Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation

Company Summary

Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., and Neunkirchen, Germany.

Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:

  • Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
  • Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
  • Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
  • Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
  • Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.

At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.

Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”), a leading European private equity firm, acquired Evergen in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Sr. R&D Engineer role at Evergen?

The listed annual base salary range is $100K–$130K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Sr. R&D Engineer role at Evergen based?

This role is based in Eden Prairie, MN.

What degree is required for the Sr. R&D Engineer role at Evergen?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Sr. R&D Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 6 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Sr. R&D Engineer role work with?

biomaterials, polymers.