Lab Tech III

Planet Pharma; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an experienced Bioanalytical Scientist/Lab Technician for an on-site role in North Chicago, IL. The position involves routine and non-routine analyses, formulation work, and collaboration with project teams to generate reliable results.

Candidates should have strong lab skills and familiarity with HPLC and bioanalytical methods. Ideal applicants hold a BS or MS in a relevant science and can work under cGMP guidelines, documenting results in electronic lab notebooks.

Qualifications

• General science background with chemistry or biology preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory skills: pipetting, weighing, solution preparation.
• Experience with bioanalytical methods and data interpretation.
• Experience with HPLC and related analytical techniques.
• Empower CDS or similar chromatography data systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leads on routine and non-routine analyses and formulation work.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation as needed.
• Perform routine testing and document experiments in electronic notebooks (eLN).
• Learn and apply new experimental techniques.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Follow cGMP and safety SOPs; maintain a clean, organized lab area.
• Support data interpretation and project team communication.

Skills

General Science Background

General Laboratory Skills

Bioanalytical methods

HPLC

Education

BS or MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related science

Tools

Empower

Job description

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• 1. General Science Background (Chemistry, Biology preferred)
• 2. General Laboratory Skills (pipetting, weighing, solution preparation)
• 3. Bioanalytical methods
• 4. HPLC
• 5. Empower

Looking for specifically for HPLC and/or pharmaceutical industry experience

Job Description:

Overview:

The Bioanalytical group is looking for an experienced Bio-analytical Scientist/Lab Technician to perform routine/non-routine analysis as well as formulation work within the group. The ideal candidate will have experience with various bioanalytical/ physical tests e.g. SEC, CEX, HIC and RP HPLC, Karl Fisher, spectroscopy-UV, IR, fluorescence, visual evaluations such as color, clarity, pH, viscosity, density, visible and sub-visible particle testing techniques. Experience in analyzing and interpreting bioanalytical data and working with project teams is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Working with project leads on projects of varying complexity including routine and non-routine analysis, generate reliable and consistent results.
• 2. Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation.
• 4. Perform routine testing. Documenting experiments with electronic notebook (eLN).
• 5. Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• 6. Responsible for compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
• 7. Follow, understand, and comply with SOP's and policies on cGMP's and safety. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized lab area.

Qualifications:

BS or MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related science. Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.

Assignment is set to run for 12 months but could be extended based on performance and department need.