Analytical Chemistry Scientist/ Pay Rate: $35/hr on W2

Job Title: Analytical Chemistry Scientist 1

Location: 75 N. Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills Illinois 60061

Purpose of Position:

• This position provides analytical chemistry support and/or remediation to all chemistry-related projects for products currently on the market as well as new product development. 
• This position will also participate in the conduct of the stability testing program to support the approval of process and/or product design changes.
• As needed, this position also supports the development and validation of analytical methodologies for incoming raw materials, in-process, and finished product release testing.

General Functions, Specific Responsibilities, and Authority:

• Chemistry & performance testing, data review and entry, protocol/report generation, laboratory maintenance and support.

Knowledge, Education, and Skills Required:

Education:

• BS/MS in Chemistry / Pharmaceutics with related science experience

Skills:

• Demonstrates developed knowledge of respective scientific discipline and standard scientific method and techniques.
• Excellent scientific writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task various activities.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise and solve problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Experience:

• 2-4 years’ experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry is essential.
• Hands-on experience with wet-chemistry and instrumental techniques (i.e. pH, tritration, UV-Vis, GC, HPLC).
• Experience in working within an FDA regulated environment and GMP documentation requirements.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Ability to discuss scientific strategies/results and interact with other functional areas, including Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Previous experience with writing scientific protocols and reports.

Must Have:

• Basic knowledge of quality systems regulations, ISO Quality System and Medical Device standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to all levels within the organization and external to the organization.
• Ability to work in teams, including large multifunctional teams, and independently obtain results as required with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to use initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to work independently and in team situations.
• Ability to identify, analyze, develop, and present solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Ability to collect, analyze data and present results to others orally or in writing.
• Must be able to comprehend and summarize data and document into reports.
• Must be Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple task assignments and effectively manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop work plans and manage them to meet agreed upon goals.
• Skilled in Microsoft software; excellent Excel data extraction and analysis skills; SAP proficiency strongly preferred; ability to learn and master other software programs

Nice To Have:

• Ability to discuss scientific strategies/results and interact with other functional areas, including Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Previous experience with writing scientific protocols and reports.