Biomaterials R&D Associate (GMP/Scale-Up)

Spectraforce Technologies; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Research Associate to contribute technical knowledge across biomaterials development and regulatory support in our Deerfield, IL site. The role requires hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance product development and scale-up.

Ideal candidates have a scientific degree and lab experience in GMP/QSR environments, familiarity with lyophilization, and comfort interpreting regulatory guidelines to ensure compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with lab experience (3–6 years) or MS with 1–2 years experience.
• Experience in GMP/QSR environments, cross-functional teamwork, and method development/validation.
• Knowledge of lyophilization and FDA device development processes.

Responsibilities

• Make technical recommendations and independently select procedures for routine projects.
• Execute routine assignments and identify improvements to existing methods.
• Maintain knowledge of QSR, safety, and regulatory requirements for compliant research activities.
• Scale up biomaterials from lab to production.
• Contribute to technical feasibility analyses of complex concepts.
• Monitor external testing budgets and timelines.
• Apply GxP knowledge to facilitate documentation and product registration.
• Analyze results and determine best solutions for non-routine problems.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Experimental design

Data analysis

Lyophilization

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

MS degree Adv. (optional)

Tools

Lab instruments

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Research Associate to contribute technical knowledge across biomaterials development and regulatory support in our Deerfield, IL site. The role requires hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance product development and scale-up.

Ideal candidates have a scientific degree and lab experience in GMP/QSR environments, familiarity with lyophilization, and comfort interpreting regulatory guidelines to ensure compliant