Chemist II

Pay Range: $32/hour - $36/hour

Position Details:

Client: Pharmaceutical

Position Title: Chemist II

Duration: 12 months (Possible extension)

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

Job Description:

• The Analytical Development is responsible for support of programs that are preparing for commercial development. The team leads commercial method development, optimization, robustness, and validation. In collaboration with cross-functional partners, the team supports commercial formulation and process development studies. The team also leads tech transfer of final methods to commercial testing labs in Operations QC across the network. Key deliverables include product control strategies informed by analytical data and method understanding; robust analytical methods suitable for commercial QC labs; comprehensive data packages that drive product and process understanding; clinical supplies release testing and stability studies to establish clinical product dating; substantial clinical trial application and marketing authorization submission content.

The Analytical Development is responsible for support of programs that are preparing for commercial development. The team leads commercial method development, optimization, robustness, and validation. In collaboration with cross-functional partners, the team supports commercial formulation and process development studies. The team also leads tech transfer of final methods to commercial testing labs in Operations QC across the network. Key deliverables include product control strategies informed by analytical data and method understanding; robust analytical methods suitable for commercial QC labs; comprehensive data packages that drive product and process understanding; clinical supplies release testing and stability studies to establish clinical product dating; substantial clinical trial application and marketing authorization submission content.

• BS in Chemistry (or similar field) with 3 to 5 years lab experience or a Masters Degree with 0 years of experience.
• Practical experience and knowledge of protein HPLC (e.g., SEC, IEX, HIC), capillary electrophoresis, and other separation techniques as applied to protein analysis preferred.
• Experience with routine laboratory activities (e.g., sample preparation, weighing, pipetting, pH measurement, solution preparation, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook in compliance with Good Laboratory/Manufacturing Practices required.
• Independent understanding and execution of established methods and techniques including operation of the relevant software required.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines preferred.

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 - AS Applicable)

• HPLC