Hiring: Research Associate III – Medical Device R&D
Location: Deerfield, IL
Duration: 12 Months Contract
We are looking for a Research Associate III to support biomaterials and medical device product development through laboratory research, experimental design, process improvement, and scale-up activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory experiments
• Develop and improve experimental methods and procedures
• Work with pH, temperature-controlled reactions, and chemical processes
• Support biomaterial development from lab scale to manufacturing
• Evaluate technical feasibility and manufacturability
• Design experiments and analyze/validate results
• Support GxP, QSR, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams
Required Qualifications:
• BS in a scientific discipline with 3–6 years relevant experience OR MS with 1–2 years experience
• Experience in medical device product development / R&D
• Strong laboratory and experimental design experience
• Experience with biomaterials and chemical/material science applications
• Knowledge of FDA-regulated medical devices (Class II / 510(k) / PMA) preferred
• Lyophilization / freeze-drying experience is highly preferred