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Research Associate Scientific II - Clinical Nutrition

Round Lk Bch, IL 60073

Posted: 04/09/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 602574 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Pay is commiserate with experience and ranges between $30-35/hr
 
Summary: This position is responsible for analytical testing, validation/verification, and/or transfer of test method supporting Pharmaceuticals parenteral products. Work will primarily support new product development and sustaining product initiatives. The individual in this position must:
  • Effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance.
  • Display basic technical understanding of related disciplines.
  • Conduct routine/non-routine research and design experiments with minimal assistance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct critical chemical, and physical analyses on finished product stability samples. May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or department projects. Work under minimum supervision.
  • Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices.
  • Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data (LCMS system).
  • Perform advanced 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.
  • Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot basic instrument problems

Qualifications:
  • Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
  • Proficient in advanced wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques and instrumental methods of analysis
  • Must demonstrate effectiveness in organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion
  • Possess writing and computer skills
  • Must communicate effectively with managers, peers, and subordinates.
  • Interpret available information and make recommendation to resolve technical challenges

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
  • This work is subject to hazards including exposure to chemicals, drug products.

Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework and at least 2-5 years of experience or advanced degree in Chemistry
  • Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, UHPLC, Mass Spectrometry)
  • Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired
  • Residue analysis experience by LC-MS/MS is desired

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.