Analytical Scientist
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Illinois, North Chicago | |
 Jan 15, 2025 | |
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Title: Analytical Scientist Duration: 12 months (potential extension) Location: North Chicago, IL, 60064 Key Responsibilities Include: * Analytical chemist responsible for commercial and pipeline small molecule development within Product Development Science &Technology, Operations * Perform routine analytical chemistry tests competently and independently to generate reliable and consistent results. * Learn and understand new experimental techniques. * Demonstrate skills in multiple analytical techniques, such as HPLC, GC, titration, and spectrometry. Author scientific protocols and reports. * Use data interpretation ability and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, suggest, design, and conduct relevant experiments * Maintain excellent documentation of all work including electronic lab notebooks and other documentation. * Present results and experimental information in team meetings. * Follow GMP and other regulations per requests Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: * At least a BS in Chemistry or other science or engineering fields with typically at least 2 years of laboratory-based experience. What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have? * At least a BS in Chemistry or other science or engineering fields with typically at least 2 years of laboratory-based experience * Physical ability to work in a lab setting which includes standing and operating lab instruments for hours at a time * Basic computer skills for Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Good oral and written communication skills * Ability to follow instructions, such as written procedures, standard methods, and protocols without deviations * Ability to document the work clearly and timely What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? * The ideal candidate would have demonstrated proficiency with analytical techniques including, HPLC, GC, spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometry and associated data systems as they relate to GMP pharmaceutical analysis. * This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. * Organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting Work Schedule (Define days,# of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required? * M-F standard 40 hour work week. Overtime may be required. Interview Process * Teams video interview followed by 2nd onsite interview | |