Scientist II

Job Title: Scientist II

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Duration: 12 Months

Position Overview:

The Scientist II will support technical product activities related to oligonucleotide manufacturing, characterization, validation, and product testing. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, analytical testing, data analysis, technical documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve product and technical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for diagnostic products under the guidance of senior scientists.
• Assist in designing and executing laboratory experiments.
• Perform analytical testing using chemistry laboratory instruments and analyze test data.
• Conduct hands-on wet lab activities supporting product testing, characterization, and development.
• Support oligonucleotide manufacturing, characterization, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply Quality System requirements, change control processes, and technical impact assessments.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to investigate technical and product-related issues.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, and technical documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Summarize experimental results and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of oligonucleotide chemistry and related laboratory techniques.
• Experience with oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, analytical characterization, or assay development is preferred.
• General understanding of organic chemistry principles.
• Hands-on experience working in a wet laboratory environment.
• Experience with small-molecule chemistry or related laboratory techniques is a plus.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO, and FDA requirements is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and data interpretation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Education:

• Master s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, or a related scientific/technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor s degree in a related scientific/technical field may be considered based on relevant experience.