• Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Pharmaceuticals/ Biology
• Base Salary: $85,000 – $95,000
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
•  New

Job Description

Position
R&D Researcher – Oral Care Product Efficacy

Summary
A global leader in consumer health products is seeking a passionate and scientifically driven R&D Researcher to join its U.S.-based oral care product development team. This role focuses on evaluating the efficacy of products such as toothbrushes and mouth rinses through in vitro and clinical testing. The ideal candidate is a recent Master’s graduate in biology or life sciences—or a postdoctoral researcher—who is eager to translate scientific knowledge into commercial product innovation.

Essential Duties

• Conduct efficacy evaluation of oral care products (e.g., plaque removal by toothbrushes and mouth rinses) through in vitro testing and clinical collaboration.

• Design, validate, and implement test methodologies including benchtop simulations using robotic brushing systems.

• Plan and coordinate clinical trials in collaboration with partner universities (e.g., institutions in New York).

• Analyze microbiological and biological data to assess product performance and support claims.

• Communicate regularly with academic experts and researchers; ability to engage in academic-level discussions is critical.

• Stay up to date with scientific trends in microbiology and oral care technologies.

• Participate in cross-functional project teams with engineers (mechanical and chemical) and other R&D members.

• Occasional evening teleconferences with global teams (~1x/month).

• Domestic travel and potential international travel (approx. 10–20%).

Working Hours, Working Style

• Full-time, Exempt

• On-site with partial remote work (approx. 2 days/week depending on business needs)

• Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility required)

Working Location
Schaumburg, IL

Salary/Benefit

• Base Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 (DOE)

• Annual Bonus: Approx. 8% of base salary

• Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Company Holidays

Holidays

• Company-designated holidays

• PTO in accordance with internal policies

Qualifications
Education

• Required: Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related field

• Preferred: Ph.D. or postdoctoral research experience in a relevant field

Experience

• 1+ year of hands-on research experience (academic or industry)

• Experience in product efficacy testing, especially in oral care, is a plus

• Open to recent Master’s graduates with strong lab and microbiological skills

• Prior experience communicating with universities or academic institutions preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with in vitro testing and clinical study design

• Strong skills in microbiology and biological data interpretation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to product innovation

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Additional Notes
This position is a backfill for a team member who relocated for family reasons. The current R&D department consists of 5 researchers (including this vacancy) and engineers specializing in chemical and mechanical aspects of product development. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, science-driven environment where your research will directly influence products used by millions.

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