Job postings: Director of Device Development, Santa Barbara, CA and Senior Research Associate, Pleasanton, CA

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Director of Device Analytical Development, Allergan (Santa Barbara, CA): 

The Director is responsible for leading the Device Analytical Development department of Allergan Device R&D organization to provide high quality analytical support for the development of biomaterials, medical devices and related drug device combination products for global market meeting worldwide regulatory requirements.  

Education and Experience: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field, plus 10-15+ years experience in physical and chemical measurement methodology development and applications for medical devices and pharmaceuticals in support of product development and characterization. 

Interested folks can contact Holly McArthur at hmcarthur -at- beaker/dot/com

And another one, for the (somewhat) younger crowd

Senior Research Associate, CooperVision (Pleasanton, CA):  

Performs research and/or development in collaboration with others to support contact lens and ophthalmic materials projects. GMP/GLP experience a plus. 

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science with 5+ years industry experience or Masters of Science with 2+ years industry experience. EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years industry experience depending on level of degree

Here's the ad on LinkedIn. Thanks to those who e-mailed this in!