What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Assistant position at Meds?
Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand BlueChew. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 300 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Assistant R&D Analytical Scientist to join our dynamic research and development team at our Elmhurst compounding pharmacy facility. Working under the guidance of our Lead Formulation Scientist and senior analytical chemists, you will provide critical hands-on laboratory support to ensure our testing pipelines are executed with the highest level of scientific rigor, speed, and regulatory compliance.
Join our team in Elmhurst, IL - we're looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working in the office, not just tolerates it.
\n- Pipeline Support: Support new product development through timely analytical testing, rapid data collection, and exceptional organizational skills.
- Execution & Organization: Assist in executing daily analytical testing activities across R&D and analytical labs in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Data Integrity: Perform hands-on chemical analysis with a strict focus on accuracy, data integrity, and compliance under the guidance of senior scientists.
- Task Prioritization: Help track, organize, and complete daily tasks related to analytical research, method development, and stability studies with a strong sense of urgency.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Lead Formulation Scientist, analytical chemists, and quality assurance teams to help advance the product pipeline.
- Technical Reporting: Draft clear, concise, and fast-turnaround technical reports and documentation summarizing analytical results and data trends for review by senior leadership.
Scientific Support & Instrumentation:
- Routine Testing: Conduct routine analytical testing (including HPLC, dissolution, stability testing, etc.) and meticulous sample preparation under the direction of senior scientists.
- Method Support: Assist senior staff with analytical method development, method validation, and ongoing stability studies in alignment with regulatory expectations.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, thorough, and audit-ready documentation of laboratory procedures, raw data, and analytical results.
- Compliance & Safety: Consistently follow laboratory safety guidelines, internal documentation standards, and cGMP practices.
- Data Summary: Assist in organizing experimental data and summarizing findings clearly for team discussions and project updates.
Cross Functional Collaboration:
- Timeline Alignment: Coordinate with QA, Regulatory, and Production teams to ensure daily lab testing aligns with organizational priorities and product release timelines.
- Method Transfer: Assist senior scientists with the seamless transition of validated analytical methods from the development stage to production scale and quality control.
- Communication: Act as a reliable technical contributor within the lab, promoting transparency, consistency, and clear communication across departments during project execution.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field.
- 0-1 years of dedicated experience in R&D, analytical chemistry, or a regulated laboratory environment (internships, coops, or academic lab experience welcome).
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (especially HPLC) and basic laboratory techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to write accurate, fast paced analytical summaries and lab reports with close attention to detail.
- Prior experience in a highly regulated cGMP laboratory environment is a plus but not required.
Perks:
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision premium coverage, plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Enjoy free daily lunch
Work Environment:
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This is a full-time, in-office and in-lab position based at our Elmhurst compounding
pharmacy facility (5 days per week).
We are looking for top talent that wants to make a measurable impact in an exciting, fast-paced environment in our Elmhurst, IL Lab (fully onsite).
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