Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Contract Term: 12+ Months

1st 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)

BS Or MS 3+ years pharmaceutical or medical device industry experience working with HPLC

Description:
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.

Required Competencies:
• Education
o BS/MS in Chemistry / Pharmaceutics with related science experience

• Skills
o Demonstrates developed knowledge of respective scientific discipline and standard scientific method and techniques.
o Excellent scientific writing skills.
o Ability to multi-task various activities.
o Troubleshoot issues that arise and solve problems.
o Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Experience
o 2-4 years’ experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry is essential.
o Hands-on experience with wet-chemistry and instrumental techniques (i.e. pH, tritration, UV-Vis, GC, HPLC).
o Experience in working within an FDA regulated environment and GMP documentation requirements.

• Specialized Knowledge
o Ability to discuss scientific strategies/results and interact with other functional areas, including Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality.
o Previous experience with writing scientific protocols and reports.