Associate Research Scientist (Medical Devices)

Location: Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 per year, plus eligibility for a bonus plan with a target of 6% of base salary.

Company

hirify.global develops products and technologies for healthcare, including medical device and transfusion solutions.

What you will do

• Conduct chemical characterization studies of drug containers and medical device materials, including extractable and leachable compounds.
• Analyze trace organic compounds using gas chromatography and liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry detection.
• Perform elemental analysis using ICP/MS and provide technical expertise on analytical instrumentation.
• Design studies and protocols, direct execution, resolve issues, and prepare final reports through audit.
• Support analytical method development, method validation, laboratory operations, calibrations, and supplies.
• Review laboratory documentation and results while providing technical and collegial support to scientists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry required; an advanced degree, PhD, or relevant master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience with analytical tools and techniques used in medical device or pharmaceutical product development.
• At least 5 years of experience with laboratory instrumental techniques, method development, and method validation.
• Hands-on experience with ICP/MS, GC, LC, analytical mass spectrometry, and advanced data processing systems.
• Experience in FDA-regulated laboratories and GMP, GLP, and GDP operations.
• English proficiency is required for speaking, reading, writing, and understanding workplace documentation and communications.

Nice to have

• Experience with instrument system validation.
• PhD in chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience working with human blood or blood components under procedural controls and personal protective equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness support.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Employee assistance program and a focus on occupational and environmental health and safety.