Chemist III

Chemist III
$40 - $44/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with a possibility of extension.
100% Onsite in North Chicago, IL
Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm


Orion Project Services has teamed up with a market leading pharmaceutical company on an exciting contract opportunity out of North Chicago, IL.

Our client is seeking candidates with a strong technical background in analytical chemistry as well as chromatography method development (HPLC and GC) and analysis expertise and fundamental understanding of Mass Spectrometry.

Chemist III Responsibilities:

• 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, GC, 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.

Top 5 skills/requirements:

• Skill 1: Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of independently developing and troubleshoot analytical methods.
• Skill 2: Hands on experience with chromatography method development (HPLC and GC) and analysis expertise and fundamental understanding of Mass Spectrometry Experience with peptide characterization and analysis is preferred.
• Skill 3: High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
• Skill 4: Practical knowledge of organic structure, functional groups, chemistry, and modern spectroscopic techniques as applied to small-molecule, and/or peptide analytical analysis.
• Skill 5: Some familiarity of GMP and GLP and/or understanding of working in regulated environment.

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification:

• 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.

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