Chemist

Position Details

Client Industry: Pharmaceutical / Medical Device
Job Title: Chemist III
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract 
Pay Range : $38.00 to $40.00 per hour 

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

•  Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods.
•  Hands on experience with chromatography method development (HPLC and Gas Chromatography) and analysis expertise and fundamental understanding of Mass Spectrometry Experience with peptide characterization and analysis is preferred.
• High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
• Practical knowledge of organic structure, functional groups, chemistry, and modern spectroscopic techniques as applied to small-molecule, and/or peptide analytical analysis.
• Some familiarity of GMP and GLP and/or understanding of working in regulated environment.

Experience, education, and/or certification is required. 

• Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry typically with minimum 5+ years related industry or academic experience.

What is a nice to have. 

• Hands-on experience with dissolution method development and analysis.
• Experience in pharma, specifically with analytical characterization and testing of drug products (solid oral dosages - immediate and extended release formulations).
• Knowledge of stability study, trending analysis, and impurity profiling for complex peptides products.

Job Description:

• Apply analytical separation and detection modes for complex impurity profiling of pharmaceutical products to further the understanding of emerging cGMP manufacturing processes.
• Plan and execute assigned laboratory tasks utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks. 
• Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline. 
• Develop protocols for more complex tests or experiments performed with less defined assays and parameters. 
• Ensures safety and GxP requirements are met when performing tasks. 
• Ensures timely and GxP compliant delivery of high-quality precise data.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems. 
• Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field – BA/BS with minimum 5+ yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred); master’s degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred); PhD degree with 5+ years of academic and/or industry research experience. 
• Experienced use of analytical instruments including HPLC, Gas Chromatography, LC/MS, and chromatography data systems (i.e., Empower, Openlab, Chromeleon). 
• Strong documentation skills, familiarity of GMP, GLP. Able to present experimental findings to larger groups. Strong communication skills.

Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).