In this internship, you will drive an exploratory feasibility project to evaluate novel oxygen scavenging strategies for next-generation blood gas reagent formulations. The project focuses on different innovative pathways such as small organic molecule scavengers, storage-stable enzymatic systems, and functional multilayer packaging foils.
Key responsibilities include:
- Organic Scavenger Screening & Electrochemistry: Identify and evaluate small organic molecules (e.g., food additives, antioxidants) to determine oxygen depletion kinetics while analyzing electrochemical behavior to minimize potential sensor interference.
- Enzymatic Scavenger Systems: Assess and validate enzyme-based systems for their feasibility and performance as effective oxygen scavengers.
- Functional Packaging & Materials Evaluation: Investigate active scavenging polymer laminates and pouch foils, conducting thorough leachables and extractables testing to safeguard sensor and reagent stability.
- Analytical Testing & Characterization: Apply advanced electrochemical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic methods to measure oxygen consumption rates and characterize matrix interactions.
- Data Analysis & Documentation: Synthesize experimental results, assess formulation and material viability, and present clear technical summaries and recommendations to the cross-functional R&D team.