Research Associate Scientific

Location: Round Lake, IL (Onsite) | Duration: 12 Months | Shift: 1st Shift - 8 AM to 5 PM CST

About the role

We are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 90 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful, and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product R&D stability samples. May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or other R&D initiatives. Work under minimum supervision.
• Perform chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
• Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality and provide product support.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC, Flame photometry, etc) and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Follow, understand and comply with SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety. Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
• Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biology) with 6 months or more of experience.
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience with pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC is preferred but not required.
• Must have experience in a regulated environment and strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
• Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred but not required.
• Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.
• Empower experience is preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
• Ability to organize and communicate complex information effectively with managers and peers.
• This is an on-site position.

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Must be able to hand write and use computers for the majority of the work day.
• Must be able to transfer materials, mix solutions/product(s), open products, and perform laboratory testing.
• May require standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds routinely.
• Must not be color blind.

Work Environment

This work is subject to hazards including exposure to chemicals and drug products. Penicillin and Cephalosporin containing products and/or materials may be present in the laboratory.