• Gene Sequencing Instrument Facilitates New Research at UCSB; Program Will Include Study of Human Embryonic Stem Cells 

A new piece of equipment  at UC Santa Barbara will enable large-scale genomic sequencing to be performed in the Santa Barbara area. The "next generation" instrument, purchased by UCSB's Neuroscience Research Institute (NRI), has many different applications, according to Kenneth S. Kosik, M.D. (photo right), Harriman Chair in Neuroscience Research, professor of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, and co-director of the NRI. The study of human embryonic stem cells is among the most important ways the sequencer will be applied. "This is a rather novel use for the instrument," said Dr. Kosik, who added that the sequencer "will serve as the cornerstone of genomics research here at UCSB. It allows us to do state-of-the-art work" .... Read more

• A bone to pick 
  Joyce Keyak, Associate Professor in Residence in Orthopedic Surgery, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at UCI, Takes Her Expertise in Engineering and Orthopedics to Help Treat Cancer

Keyak (photo right) created a technique to evaluate the strength of the hip bone, which has proven invaluable for improving care of people with osteoporosis and weakened bones susceptible to breaks. In the elderly, a broken hip can have traumatic repercussions. She also focused her expertise on another illness that can weaken and destroy bones - cancer... Read more

• Cameron Health (San Clemente)

Its internal external defibrillator may offer a safer way to jump-start ailing hearts 

Six people in New Zealand have become the first to be implanted with a novel form of cardiac defibrillator that could radically change the way that people with life-threatening heart conditions are treated. The new device, developed by Cameron Health, in San Clemente, CA, functions much as normal defibrillators do, shocking the heart to stop dangerous heart rhythms or to restart it if it stops beating. But unlike traditional devices--which are known as implantable cardioversion defibrillators, or ICDs--Cameron's device delivers a shock from outside the heart rather than from electrical leads inserted into it.... Read more

• Learn About One of LA's New Device Companies. DermaPort's Web Site Goes Live and its FDA Cleared Device Was Just  Launched Commercially

DermaPort was formed to develop devices that retain fixation and resist infection at the percutaneous interface of the skin. This technology is based on a proprietary titanium mesh material. The first device is a Ported Vascular Access System (PVAS), which is a centrally placed, ported catheter system for patients with end stage kidney disease who require hemodialysis. PVAS received FDA approval on November 30, 2007 and was just launched commercially. For more information, contact Mr. Tim Tiemann, DermaPort's Director of Commercialization at (661) 362-7919 or send e-mail to: 
tim.tiemann@dermaport.com .... Learn more

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• DermaPort (Santa Clarita):
  • Senior Quality Control Inspector
    PURPOSE OF JOB: Individual is responsible for inspection of all products coming into, in-process, and going out of facility for an implantable medical device company. Attention to detail, excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills are essential. Download Full Job Listing
  • Principal Design Engineer- Medical Devices
    PURPOSE OF JOB: Use your knowledge and experience in mechanical, biomedical, and materials engineering to design innovative medical devices used to facilitate long-term percutaneous implantation into the body. Work with manufacturing to introduce these products into production. Download Full Job Listing
  • Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
    PURPOSE OF JOB: Use mechanical engineering knowledge to design and develop innovative medical devices or components/subsystems in a start up environment in support of company's strategic plan. Download Full Job Listing 
• APEC, A Division of Helix Medical, LLC (Baldwin Park):
  •  APEC is a contract manufacturer of medical device components and subassemblies specializing in mid to high volume thermoplastic, silicone (LIM), insert, and two-shot molding. APEC is looking for professionals in the following fields:
    
    • Engineering
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Administration
    • Quality Control
    • Tooling
    • Injection Molding
    • Distribution & Warehousing

Please submit your application / resume to: hr@apecplastics.com
or fax it to: (626) 814-4709

• Clarient (Aliso Viejo):
• Account Executive
• Flow Supervisor, Night
• Molecular Technologist, Fish
• Sr. Application Developer
• Supply Coordinator