Scientist I
Advanced Clinical · Des Plaines, IL · 3 wk ago
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About the role
We are seeking a Scientist I to support product development, manufacturing support, and technical investigations through laboratory testing, data analysis, and documentation activities. This role will contribute to product characterization, validation, and quality system initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory testing, product characterization, and technical support activities.
- Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports and summaries.
- Support manufacturing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain laboratory records and technical documentation in accordance with established procedures.
- Participate in change control, technical assessments, and quality system activities.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to investigate technical and product-related issues.
- Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and laboratory standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong laboratory experience in a research, development, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with wet-laboratory techniques and scientific data analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Preferred:
- Experience with oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, characterization, assay development, or related techniques.
- Experience with small-molecule chemistry or analytical laboratory methods.
- Familiarity with GMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated quality environments.
- Experience supporting validation, technical investigations, or manufacturing operations.
Benefits
Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.