FSP Scientist - HPLC, Predictive Stability

About the role

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations.
• Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision.
• Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Experience equal to 2-4 years in a pharmaceutical lab.
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Skills

• Possess working knowledge and/or experience in modern analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC and general wet chemistry.
• Organization skills for large sample/data sets.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
• Have experience in pharmaceutical research and development or in providing analytical chemistry support.
• Working knowledge in a GxP environment is highly preferred.
• Have training in or will be trained in areas such as chromatographic methods, use of analytical tools and other pharmaceutical analysis.
• Familiar with peer review and verification practices.
• Have experience with MS Office.
• Have the ability to work effectively in team situations and to work independently as needed.
• Have the flexibility to succeed in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Have a firm command of the English language and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.

Working Environment

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Pay

• The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $30.14–$35.00.
• This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.