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Research Associate Scientific II

Hainesville, IL 60073

Posted: 09/13/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 614689 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate: 30-35.93/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Description:

This section focuses on the main purpose of the job in one to four sentences.
  • 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.

This section contains a list of primary responsibilities of this role that account for 5% or more of the work. The incumbent will perform other duties assigned. 1. Without assistance, make sound technical recommendations regarding projects/matters that are more routine than not. Provide some analysis/redesign of key experimental procedures. Independently select techniques and procedures to solve problems within area of responsibility. 2. Employ appropriate techniques/methods to successfully and independently execute routine assignments within negotiated deadlines. Identify existing alternative methods and technologies for improving existing or new products/processes. 3. Maintain knowledge of relevant QSR and safety requirements while building knowledge of other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities. 4. Recommend appropriate designs, techniques and processes for a specified sequence of tasks where needed. 5. Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts. 6. Have a working knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance. 7. Demonstrate ability to apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise for non-routine tasks. Analyze and determine best solutions to non-routine experimental design or research problems with minimal assistance. Accurately assess results for validity and conformance to specifications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
  • Effectively able to contribute on a project team.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and can shift gears comfortably.
  • Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate complex information.
  • Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
  • Appropriately prioritize assignments to meet project schedules.

Include the education and experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

Bachelors degree with 2-4 years of related experience or advanced degree.

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.