Research Associate

eTeam; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a Research Associate III in Deerfield, IL for a 12-month assignment. The role involves applying solid technical knowledge across projects, with emphasis on pH, temperature-controlled reactions, and biochemical processes.

You will design experiments, analyze results, and ensure regulatory compliance in data collection and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or MS with relevant lab experience, strong writing and computer skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Must have relevant laboratory skills.
• Strong writing and computer skills required.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound technical recommendations for routine projects with minimal supervision.
• Independently execute routine assignments and explore improved methods.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/QSR and safety regulations in R&D activities.
• Assist in transfer from lab scale to manufacturing production for biomaterials.
• Contribute to feasibility analyses of complex concepts.
• Monitor budgets and schedules for external testing and reporting.
• Apply knowledge of GxP regulations to support product registration.
• Apply technical theory to non-routine tasks and assess results for validity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance projects.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

MS degree with 1-2 years of experience

Job description

Title: Research Associate III

Location:- Deerfield, IL

Duration: 12 Months

Description:

Effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance. Display moderate technical understanding of related disciplines such as pH, temperature controlled reactions, and chemical reactions. Conduct routine/non-routine research and design experiments with minimal assistance. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will perform other duties assigned.

1. Without assistance, make sound technical recommendations regarding projects/matters that are more routine than not. Provide some analysis/redesign of key experimental procedures. Independently select techniques and procedures to solve problems within area of responsibility.
2. Employ appropriate techniques/methods to successfully and independently execute routine assignments within negotiated deadlines. Identify existing alternative methods and technologies for improving existing or new products/processes.
3. Maintain knowledge of relevant QSR and safety requirements while building knowledge of other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
4. Manufacturability/Scale Up of biomaterials- Transfer from lab scale experiements to manufacturing production.
5. Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts.
6. Monitor budgets and/or activity schedules of external testing (communication, shipment, analysis of results and documentation).
7. In addition to having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance, is able to provide expert insights into such regulations so as to facilitate efficient product registration and/or is an active participant in the generation, review, adoption and interpretation of such regulations.
8. Demonstrate ability to apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise for non-routine tasks. Analyze and determine best solutions to non-routine experimental design or research problems with minimal assistance. Accurately assess results for validity and conformance to specifications.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The position requires relevant laboratory skills, writing skills, and computer skills plus teamwork/interpersonal skills.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline with at least 3-6 years lab experience or MS with at least 1-2 years of experience. Research lab experience may include research in GMP/QSR environment, cross-functional teamwork, and independent experimentation in method development and validation.

An Ideal Candidate would have experience with:

• Knowledge/experience with lyophilization
• Knowledge/experience with Class 2/ 510k/ PMA FDA approved medical devices
• Medical Device Product development experience