Associate R&D Specialist

Medline Industries, LP•Mundelein, IL

4d•$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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
The 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.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package.
Continuing education and training.
Health insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
Life and disability benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
401(k) contributions.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program access for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
Employee Resource Groups for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
Employee Service Corp access for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
Bonus and/or incentive eligibility.