Research Associate Scientific III # 26-22890

US Tech Solutions; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a contract Research Scientist in Deerfield, IL for 12 months. The role focuses on applying technical knowledge across R&D projects, with emphasis on lab experimentation, method development, and regulatory awareness.

Scope includes GMP/QSR compliance and scale-up from lab to production. The ideal candidate will hold a scientific degree with lab experience and be able to perform non-routine experiments with minimal supervision, contributing to feasibility analyses and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 3–6 years lab experience or an MS with 1–2 years experience.
• GMP/QSR experience and cross-functional teamwork are beneficial.
• Experience with lyophilization and Class 2/510k/PMA FDA approved medical devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently make technical recommendations on routine projects and redesign key procedures.
• Execute routine assignments and identify methods to improve products/processes.
• Maintain knowledge of QSR, safety, and regulatory requirements for compliant data collection and reporting.
• Scale up biomaterials from lab to manufacturing production.
• Contribute to feasibility analyses of complex research and design concepts.
• Monitor external testing budgets/schedules and document results.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Writing skills

Computer skills

Teamwork/interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

MS in science with lab experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

$50-$53 per hour

Deerfield, IL

Contract

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Extension Possible)

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manufacturability/Scale Up of biomaterials- Transfer from lab scale experiments to manufacturing production.
• Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts.
• Monitor budgets and/or activity schedules of external testing (communication, shipment, analysis of results and documentation).
• 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.
• 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:

• 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

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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