Chemist

Synectics Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting company is looking for a Scientist in regulated bioanalysis. The role involves conducting analyses using HPLC-MS in a fast-paced environment, supporting clinical and non-clinical studies. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry and have relevant lab experience. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare insurance and professional certification bonuses.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Technical Certification Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bioanalytical sample analysis using HPLC-MS required.
• Familiarity with GLP/GCLP Requirements.
• Experience with electronic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis using LC-MS/MS with HPLC cleanup.
• Responsible for method development and validation.
• Generate drug concentration data for safety assessments.

Skills

Laboratory Safety

Solution Preparations

Attention to Detail

Education

BS in Chemistry

Masters Degree

Tools

HPLC

Mass Spectrometry

Job description

• Work with Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Scientist position in regulated (GLP) bioanalysis.
• Regulated Bioanalysis supports all regulated clinical and non-clinical studies, using HPLC-MS to quantify analyte concentrations in biological samples.
• Fast-paced environment with strong team culture.
• Bioanalytical Testing
• Extract and quantify drugs from biological samples (collected from living subjects).
• Conduct analysis using LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), with HPLC cleanup integrated into the workflow.
• Sample Flow
• Samples are collected externally during studies involving living subjects and then shipped to the lab.
• Responsible for method development, validation, and sample analysis.
• Data Use
• Generate drug concentration data from bioanalytical samples to support safety and efficacy assessments.
• Work Scope
• Focused primarily on preclinical development, extending into clinical phases if progressed.
• Equipment Used
• Analytical platforms including HPLC and mass spectrometry systems.
  
  

Job Description

• Work with Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Scientist position in regulated (GLP) bioanalysis.
• Regulated Bioanalysis supports all regulated clinical and non-clinical studies, using HPLC-MS to quantify analyte concentrations in biological samples.
• Fast-paced environment with strong team culture.
• Bioanalytical Testing
• Extract and quantify drugs from biological samples (collected from living subjects).
• Conduct analysis using LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), with HPLC cleanup integrated into the workflow.
• Sample Flow
• Samples are collected externally during studies involving living subjects and then shipped to the lab.
• Responsible for method development, validation, and sample analysis.
• Data Use
• Generate drug concentration data from bioanalytical samples to support safety and efficacy assessments.
• Work Scope
• Focused primarily on preclinical development, extending into clinical phases if progressed.
• Equipment Used
• Analytical platforms including HPLC and mass spectrometry systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related science.
• 2-5 yrs. lab experience or Masters Degree.
• Required: 2+ years of bioanalytical sample analysis using HPLC-MS
• General lab skills: lab safety, solution preparations, use of balances, pH meter, pipettes, and other instruments
• Knowledge of bioanalytical extraction techniques and Instrumentation: PPT, LLE, SPE
• Intermediate experience with HPLC-MS, Data Processing and Analysis (SCIEX Analyst)
• Good documentation skills (ALCOA)
• Well versed in GLP and other regulatory requirements
• HPLC-Mass Spec analytical laboratory experience
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with GLP/GCLP Requirements
• Experience with electronic systems
• Prefer Bioanalytical method development and validation experience, hands-on experience with automation equipment and robotic pipettors
• Industry (analytical) experience, ability to work in a matrixed environment
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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