R&D Associate

EPM Scientific; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading scientific organization is seeking a hands‑on scientist based in Chicago, Illinois, who combines technical expertise in pharmaceutical R&D with strong project coordination skills. You will track project timelines, support formulation experiments, and work closely with various teams to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, particularly in analytical chemistry, and is skilled in HPLC. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, analytical chemistry, or formulation science.
• Expertise in method development and HPLC.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage R&D and analytical projects.
• Prepare concise progress updates for leadership.
• Support formulation experiments and analytical testing.
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory, and Operations teams.
• Recommend process improvements and implement tools.

Skills

HPLC

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Empower

Job description

Are you passionate about science and organization? We're looking for a hands‑on scientist who can also drive project coordination across R&D and analytical initiatives. This role blends technical expertise with leadership in planning and communication.

What You'll Do

• Track and manage R&D and analytical projects, ensuring timelines and priorities are met.
• Maintain project dashboards and prepare concise progress updates for leadership.
• Support formulation experiments, sample prep, and analytical testing (HPLC, dissolution, stability).
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory, and Operations to align deliverables.
• Recommend process improvements and help implement standardized tools.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in pharmaceutical R&D, analytical chemistry, or formulation science.
• Expertise with HPLC, Empower and method development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable balancing lab work with coordination responsibilities.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Science

Industries

Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing