Associate R&D Specialist Lab (1st Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline is seeking a chemistry/biology-oriented R&D professional to support the development of new products and technologies. The role focuses on testing, data collection, and documentation to back product claims, with emphasis on regulatory requirements related to biocompatibility and product development.

The role involves planning and executing tests, authoring protocols and reports, and ensuring data integrity across research activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology or related field required.
• Experience with biocompatibility and regulatory testing is desirable.
• Familiarity with data collection and reporting for product development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing to support product claims.
• Author test protocols and write reports.
• Compile and review test results for regulatory compliance.
• Summarize data to support product claims and development.

Skills

R&D lab experience

Biocompatibility knowledge

Material properties understanding

Regulatory testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible 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 Description

MAJOR 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (domestic and international).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Work 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position: $62,000.00 - $93,000.00 Annual. The 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.

About Medline

Medline Industries, LP and its subsidiaries offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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 .

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.