Position: Scientist 1 - (Chemistry Development)
Duration: 12+ months Contract (Possibility of extension)
Location: Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Job Description:

• Chemistry support and/or remediation to all chemistry-related projects for products currently on the market, as well as participating in the conduct of the stability testing program to support the approval of process and/or product design changes.
• As needed, this position also supports the development and validation of analytical methodologies for incoming raw materials, in-process, and finished product release testing.

General Functions, Specific Responsibilities, and Authority:

• Chemistry testing, data review and entry, protocol/report generation, laboratory maintenance and support.

Education:

• BS/MS in Chemistry / Pharmaceutics with related science experience.

Experience:

• 2-4 years' experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry is essential.
• Hands-on experience with wet-chemistry and instrumental techniques (i.e. pH, tritration, UV Vis, GC, HPLC).
• Experience in working within an FDA-regulated environment and GMP documentation requirements.
• Specialized Knowledge.
• Ability to discuss scientific strategies/results and interact with other functional areas, including Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Previous experience with writing scientific protocols and reports.