Associate R&D Specialist Lab

Medline Industries, LP•Mundelein, IL

5d•$62,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the development of new products and technologies within the R&D group. The role focuses on a specific support area and facilitates project needs related to that area. Areas of focus may include performance testing, chemical characterization, stability testing, biocompatibility, toxicological assessments, and risk assessments. The role includes planning, executing, or facilitating testing in support of product claims; authoring test protocols and reports; compiling and reviewing test results against product regulatory testing requirements; and compiling data summaries in support of product claims. The position ensures compliance in research, data collection, and reporting related to regulatory requirements for biocompatibility and R&D product development, design, stability, safety, and efficacy. The position may require domestic and international business travel up to 10% of the time. Medline offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and potential for growth within a growing worldwide organization. The role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Benefits for employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week include health insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off. Benefits for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp. Medline is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to belonging, inclusion, and diversity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
Position may require domestic and international business travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of R&D or laboratory experience in the healthcare industry.
Knowledge of biocompatibility and a general understanding of material physical and chemical properties.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute, or otherwise facilitate, testing required to support a product claim.
Author test protocols and reports.
Compile and review test results against product regulatory testing requirements.
Compile data summaries in support of product claims.
Ensure compliance in research, data collection, and reporting activities with regulatory requirements related to biocompatibility and R&D product development, design, stability, safety, and efficacy.