Scientist 1,Analytical Chemist

Position : Scientist 1,Analytical Chemist Location : Vernon Hills, IL Duration : 12 Months Total Hours/week : 40.00 1st Shift Client : Medical Devices Company Job Category : Clinical Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT) Note Pay rate $35.79/hr Working Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Job Summary Provides analytical chemistry support and/or remediation for chemistry-related projects related to Client products currently on the market, as well as new product development. Participates in stability testing programs supporting approval of process/product design changes and supports development/validation of analytical methodologies for incoming raw materials, in-process, and finished product release testing.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform chemistry and performance testing
• Conduct data review and entry
• Generate protocols and reports
• Provide laboratory maintenance and support
• Support stability testing programs for process/product design change approvals
• Develop and validate analytical methodologies for raw materials, in-process, and finished product release testing
• Discuss scientific strategies/results and interact with other functional areas (Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality)

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry (essential)
• Hands-on experience with wet-chemistry and instrumental techniques (pH, titration, UV-Vis, GC, HPLC)
• Experience working within an FDA-regulated environment and GMP documentation requirements
• Previous experience writing scientific protocols and reports

Key Skills

• Standard scientific method and techniques within respective discipline
• Excellent scientific writing skills
• Multi-tasking across various activities
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Interpreting instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Eligibility & Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or related science field required
• Ability to interact cross-functionally with Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams