Job Description
Job Descriptionjob summary:
Are you an experienced analytical chemist with a passion for solving complex analytical challenges? Join a cutting-edge team at a global healthcare leader, where you'll drive impactful work in impurity and nitrosamine testing using advanced LC-MS/MS techniques. You'll work side-by-side with subject matter experts, directly supporting essential research in drug safety and quality.
This position will contribute analytical and technical support for nitrosamines and impurities analysis. Specifically, this candidate will collaborate with Company subject matter experts (SMEs) by leading and executing laboratory experiments. This position requires daily in-person and on-site laboratory work at Company's Round Lake site.
location: Round Lake, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $38.00 - 42.58 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Conduct nitrosamines and impurities evaluations (routine and non-routine) by performing chemical analysis utilizing LC / MS / MS and associated wet chemistry and sample preparation techniques.
- Conduct chemical analyses and preparation, including solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) in support of nitrosamines studies.
- Perform experiments specifically for nitrosamines and E&L analysis, within specified timelines.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot MS instrumentation.
- Participate in investigations that correspond to atypical or out-of-specification/out-of-trend results.
- Independently plan and execute method development activities utilizing LC/MS/MS.
- Generate scientific sound experimental data following written procedures including protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Independently author and contribute to experimental protocols, summaries, and technical reports.
- Document and review laboratory work using an electronic laboratory notebook per Company's good documentation practices (GDP) and general good laboratory practices (GLP).
- Follow Company's Quality Manual, SOPs, and Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) guidelines in day-to-day activities, to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement.
- Provide support to maintain a compliant, safe, and clean working environment/laboratory.
- Evaluate analytical results, identify trends, exceptions, and interpretation of results relative to product requirements, definitions, and/or project goals.
- Competent in interpreting analytical data and presenting in a form that is suitable for a diverse audience.
- Communicate clearly with management, peers, cross-functional teammates, and non-technical audiences by openly sharing project status and hurdles and seeking input from other team members.
qualifications:
Required:
- PhD in Chemistry (0-3 yrs), MS (3-5 yrs), or BS (5-7 yrs) in Chemistry or related field
- Hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS (preferably Agilent MassHunter), HPLC / UHPLC, and sample preparation
- Strong analytical chemistry knowledge, lab skills (wet chemistry, instrumental).
Preferred:
- Background in analytical or organic chemistry
- Prior experience with impurity profiling or nitrosamines analysis in a regulated environment
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skills: HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.