Associate Scientist

Fresenius Kabi
  • Melrose Park, Illinois
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    Salary Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

    Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

    Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

    Responsibilities

    An Associate Scientist is responsible for performing entry level chemical testing to support raw material, in-process, stability, and finished products as for Quality Control. Effectively communicates work and results both orally and in writing. 

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Be able to articulate work related issues clearly and effectively to management and peers 

    • Performs accurate routine chemical testing (FTIR, TLC, PM, UV-Vis) to meet departmental objectives. 

    • Documents testing in compliance with Good Documentation Practices. 

    • Updates and routes SOPs, MOAs, Specifications through Documentum as delegated by supervisor. 

    • Maintains accurate records of all work performed with respect to a given project. Ensures documentation meets facility audit as well as cGMP or GLP requirements. 

    • Manages work and time based on departmental priorities using own judgement and objective reasoning. 

    • Performs good housekeeping practices and follows safety related policies. Makes recommendations. 

    • Performs peer review of data to ensure compliance and accuracy. 

    • Assumesadditional responsibilities as assigned. 

    REQUIREMENTS 

    • Possess a B.S. in Chemistry, Biology or related physical science.
    • Typically, 0-2 years of related experience in pharmaceutical industry. Background in HPLC and other analytical techniques (GC, AA, UV, TLC, and wet chemistry) desirable.
    • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Must be flexible with continually changing projects and priorities. 
    • The Company’s primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

    Additional Information

    We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

    Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

    Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMelrose Park, Illinois

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Chemistryunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)unmatched
    • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)unmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Physical Scienceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Thin Layer Chromatographyunmatched
    • UV/VIS (Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy)unmatched

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