Medical device contract manufacturer to create 40 new jobs with new research and development centre in the west of IrelandWhile Ireland performs well for medtech start-ups it has been “less effective” in generating biotech ones, according to Seroba.US medical device contract manufacturer Biomerics is opening a new facility in Galway which will see the creation of about 40 jobs over the next five years.
Biomerics commercial director Jhovanny Ortega will lead the facility, which will be dedicated to designing and developing complex balloon components used in medical devices and applications using various materials. The office will be equipped with multiple balloon-forming machines, “state-of-the-art” test equipment, and a cleanroom.