Applied Research Associate – Med Device Scale-Up

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc is seeking a Research Associate III in Illinois to independently conduct experiments, support method development, and contribute to biomaterial scale-up and product development activities within a regulated environment.

The candidate will work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with GxP and QSR requirements while supporting testing and data analysis across projects.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant laboratory or research experience with a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Experience in GMP, GxP, QSR, or other regulated environments.
• Experience with independent experimentation, method development, or method validation.
• Knowledge of biomaterials and laboratory-to-manufacturing scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine research and design experiments with minimal assistance.
• Independently select appropriate techniques and procedures to solve technical problems.
• Provide technical recommendations for research and development projects.
• Analyze and improve experimental procedures and research methods.
• Identify alternative methods and technologies to improve products and processes.
• Support biomaterial manufacturability and scale-up from lab to manufacturing.
• Coordinate external testing, including communication, shipments, results, and documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and research data.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Teamwork

GxP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Master's degree

Tools

Lyophilization

Job description

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc is seeking a Research Associate III in Illinois to independently conduct experiments, support method development, and contribute to biomaterial scale-up and product development activities within a regulated environment.

The candidate will work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with GxP and QSR requirements while supporting testing and data analysis across projects.