Research Associate Scientific III # 26-22890

US Tech Solutions; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a qualified R&D professional for a 12-month contract (extension possible) in Deerfield, IL. The role emphasizes independent experimental design, technic al recommendations, and compliance with GMP/QSR standards.

You will contribute to manufacturability and scale-up from lab to production, ensuring data integrity and regulatory alignment. Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's (or MS) with solid lab experience, documentation skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Laboratory skills, writing skills, and teamwork are required.
• Experience in GMP/QSR environment and independent experimentation is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to R&D and product development.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound technical recommendations for routine projects with minimal assistance.
• Independently execute routine assignments and explore alternative methods to improve products or processes.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in research and reporting.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

MS in a scientific discipline

Tools

Lyophilization

FDA Class II/510(k)/PMA knowledge

Medical device product development experience

Job description

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. AI Statement: By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring. IND01