Job Title: Associate Scientist

Type: Contract - 12 Months
Location: North Chicago, IL

We are seeking an Associate Scientist I for a very important client.

Job Description:
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Analytical chemist responsible for commercial and pipeline small molecule development within 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

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
* At least a BS in Chemistry or other science or engineering fields with typically at least 1 year of laboratory-based experience

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 1 year 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

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