Job Title: Research Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Scientist to join our Analytical Development Team. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing life-saving drugs by developing small molecule drugs for emerging pharma and biotech companies worldwide. You will have the opportunity to lead projects and contribute significantly to the development and transfer of analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical testing strategies based on customer technical packages and process development synthetic routes
• Develop new analytical methods
• Assess customer methods for validation readiness
• Execute method validation protocols for the cGMP release of drug substance batches
• Author reports and review data
• Collaborate with customers and other functional areas to advance projects through development
• Provide analytical technical assistance to QC and Process Chemistry areas
• Assure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory policies/government regulations
• Execute HPLC, GC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, titrations, FTIR, and other analytical testing as required
• Execute analytical project timelines and method transfers to the QC group

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with 5 years of experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Chemistry with 2 years of experience
  • OR PhD in Chemistry with 0 years of experience
• Experience with analytical chemistry, method validation, method development, and method transfers
• Proficiency in HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, data analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and data review

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Park Ridge,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $45