Chemist

Position Details Client Industry: Pharmaceutical / Medical Device Job Title: Chemist III Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (100% Onsite) Duration: 12 Months Contract Pay Range : $38.00 to $40.00 per hour What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have? Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods. Hands on experience with chromatography method development (HPLC and Gas Chromatography) and analysis expertise and fundamental understanding of Mass Spectrometry Experience with peptide characterization and analysis is preferred. High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers. Practical knowledge of organic structure, functional groups, chemistry, and modern spectroscopic techniques as applied to small-molecule, and/or peptide analytical analysis. Some familiarity of GMP and GLP and/or understanding of working in regulated environment. Experience, education, and/or certification is required. Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry typically with minimum 5+ years related industry or academic experience. What is a nice to have. Hands-on experience with dissolution method development and analysis. Experience in pharma, specifically with analytical characterization and testing of drug products (solid oral dosages - immediate and extended release formulations). Knowledge of stability study, trending analysis, and impurity profiling for complex peptides products. Job Description: Apply analytical separation and detection modes for complex impurity profiling of pharmaceutical products to further the understanding of emerging cGMP manufacturing processes. Plan and execute assigned laboratory tasks utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks. Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline. Develop protocols for more complex tests or experiments performed with less defined assays and parameters. Ensures safety and GxP requirements are met when performing tasks. Ensures timely and GxP compliant delivery of high-quality precise data. Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems. Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences. Requirements/Qualifications Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field – BA/BS with minimum 5+ yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred); master’s degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred); PhD degree with 5+ years of academic and/or industry research experience. Experienced use of analytical instruments including HPLC, Gas Chromatography, LC/MS, and chromatography data systems (i.e., Empower, Openlab, Chromeleon). Strong documentation skills, familiarity of GMP, GLP. Able to present experimental findings to larger groups. Strong communication skills. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).