R&D Test Engineer

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. is a global consulting and staffing partner established in 2014, serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech, and IT industries across the USA, Canada, and India. We provide specialized consulting and staffing solutions across Quality & Validation, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, and IT, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that drive growth, operational excellence, and long-term client success.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on R&D Test Engineer to support laboratory, bench, and product testing activities. The engineer will perform established test methods, prepare samples, collect test data, troubleshoot issues, and maintain clear testing records.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory, bench, and product testing for R&D projects.
• Follow established test methods, procedures, and protocols.
• Perform basic assays and wet-chemistry testing.
• Prepare samples, solutions, reagents, and dilutions.
• Use and maintain laboratory and testing equipment.
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately.
• Troubleshoot test setups and testing issues.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and test documentation.
• Support test reports and technical documentation.
• Work with R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Follow quality, safety, and laboratory procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of laboratory, R&D, or product testing experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with bench testing and test protocols.
• Experience with assays, wet chemistry, or chemistry-based testing.
• Knowledge of pipetting, weighing, sample preparation, and dilution techniques.
• Experience using general laboratory instruments and test equipment.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotech, or another regulated industry is a plus.