Position : Analytical Chemist

Location : Vernon Hills, IL

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1^st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

Job Description:

Purpose of Position:

• This position provides analytical chemistry support and/or remediation to all chemistry-related projects for client products currently on the market as well as participating 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 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.