Scientist 1, Analytical Chemist

About the role

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. Location: Vernon Hills, IL. Duration: 12 months, 40 hours/week, 1st shift. Client: Medical Devices Company. Employment type: Contract on W2 (US Citizens or GC holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT).

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)

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

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

Pay

$35.79 per hour

Schedule

Monday‑Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM