Scientist 1, Analytical Chemistry (Req Exp in pharmaceutical)

MillenniumSoft Inc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Devices Company is seeking a Scientist 1, Analytical Chemistry in Vernon Hills, IL. The role supports chemistry projects for marketed products and new development, including stability testing and method development for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.

The position requires 2–4 years in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, hands-on wet-chemistry and instrumental techniques, and experience in FDA/GMP environments. Onsite full-time contract in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry or Pharmaceutics with related science experience.
• Proven ability to apply standard scientific methods and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry support for BD products and development projects.
• Contribute to stability testing programs to support process and product design changes.
• Develop and validate analytical methodologies for materials testing and release.

Skills

Scientific method

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Interpreting instructions

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Titration

pH

Job description

Position

Scientist 1, Analytical Chemistry (Req Exp in pharmaceutical)

Location

Vernon Hills, IL

Duration

12 Months

1st Shift

Total Hours/week

40.00

Client

Medical Devices Company

Job Category

Industrial

Employment Type

Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT

Rate of pay

$35.79 Onsite

Segment/Department Name

Infection Prevention, Analytical Chemistry

Job Description

Purpose of Position

This position provides analytical chemistry support and/or remediation to all chemistry-related projects for BD 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.