Associate R&D Specialist Lab

Medline Industries; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries is seeking a science-focused professional to support the development of new products within the R&D group. The role will focus on a specific support area and will facilitate project needs related to testing such as performance testing, stability testing, and biocompatibility assessments.

Responsibilities include planning and executing tests, authoring protocols and reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance across data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• At least 1 year of R&D or lab experience in healthcare industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute or facilitate testing for product claims.
• Author test protocols and reports.
• Compile and review test results to meet regulatory testing requirements.
• Compile data summaries in support of product claims.
• Ensure compliance in data collection and reporting for biocompatibility and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Biocompatibility

Chemical properties

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry/Biology

Job description

Job SummaryResponsible for supporting the development of new products and technologies within the R&D group.
The role will focus on a specific support area and will facilitate project needs related to that area. Areas of focus may include performance testing, chemical characterization, stability testing, biocompatibility, toxicological assessments, risk assessments, etc.Job DescriptionMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan and execute or otherwise facilitate testing required in support of a product claim.Author test protocols and reports.Compile and review test results relative to meet product regulatory testing requirements.Compile data summaries in support of product claims.Ensure compliance in all research, data collection, and reporting activities for regulatory requirements related to biocompatibility and R&D product development, design, stability, safety and efficacy.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education:Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology or related field.Certification / Licensure:NoneWork Experience:NoneKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:Position may require travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (domestic and international).PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education:NoneCertification / Licensure:NoneWork Experience:At least 1 year of R&D or lab experience in healthcare industry.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Knowledge of biocompatibility and general understanding of material physical and chemical properties.Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.The anticipated salary range for this position:$62,000.00 - $93,000.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here .Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.