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Research Associate
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A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.
$69,244 / year median in Illinois
Job Description
Position Title:
Research Associate Work Location:
DeerfieldIL 60015
Assignment Duration:
11 + monthsWork Arrangement:
Onsite Position Summary:
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.Background & Context:
The incumbent will perform research and development activities within our organization to support biomaterials development, product scale-up, and regulatory compliance.Key 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 experiements 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.
Qualification & Experience:
- The position requires relevant laboratory skills, writing skills, and computer skills plus teamwork/interpersonal skills.
- 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.
- Knowledge/experience with lyophilization
- Knowledge/experience with Class 2/ 510k/ PMA FDA approved medical devices
- Medical Device Product development experience