Job Summary: The R&D Trainee will support the development, optimization, and validation of medical devices and materials within the Wound Care division, focusing on innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: 1. Support the development and validation of new medical devices. 2. Coordinate product launch activities and test management. 3. Investigate and characterize new materials in an international environment. At HARTMANN, we are committed to **helping**, **caring**, **protecting**, and **growing**. We support healthcare professionals so they can focus on what truly matters: positively impacting people’s lives. We create solutions that make a difference—and with your commitment, you’ll grow professionally every day. At HARTMANN, your contribution will also make a difference. Join our team as an **R\&D Trainee** ESP\-Mataró (Barcelona) . As a Research \& Development Trainee, you will support the development, optimization, and validation of new medical devices and materials for the Wound Care business division. **Responsibilities** * Coordinate product launch activities: * Coordination and management of tests with suppliers, product documentation, and * Coordination and support for production tests, analyzing and reporting obtained results. * Support planning and management with Production and R\&D Project Managers for initial launches. * Manage materials used in tests with warehouse and suppliers. * Review and implement testing methods: * Identification of optimal parameters and operating windows for materials and products * Implementation and validation of methods * Training and scaling of methods to laboratory and production * Coordination with the Quality department for method management and registration in the internal system * Characterize and investigate materials: * Supplier identification and development of new materials * Characterization of new materials and laboratory support * Management of safety documentation and collection of technical information to build a database containing the most relevant project parameters * Purchase and management of laboratory materials * Comparative analysis of materials to support decision-making **Requirements:** * We seek a proactive, organized individual passionate about working in R\&D within an international and multicultural environment. * You must be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, or Health Sciences. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required. * You will collaborate with international suppliers and Hartmann Group subsidiaries, so a high level of English is preferred. Build a career centered on healthcare customers—future-ready and grounded in a culture of trust and openness. **Apply now** through our online platform. Your contact **Celia Fernández**