Associate Scientist I / North Chicago

Associate Scientist I
North Chicago, IL
12+ month initial contract
Hourly Rate - $22/hr

Orion Group is seeking for an entry-level scientist to work with our global Pharmaceutical client in North Chicago, IL! This role will be mostly Chemistry-based and ideal candidates 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 is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a Biotech industry leader and kick-start your scientific career!

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

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or other science or engineering fields with typically at least 1 year of laboratory-based experience

What are the 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

Preferred Qualifications:
* 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