Associate Research Scientist
$85,000–$100,000 year
On-siteIllinois, United States or Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct drug container and medical device material evaluations studying extractable/leachable compounds that partition from device materials into fluids. Perform analysis of trace organic compounds using chromatography/mass spectrometry and elemental analysis via ICP/MS. Independently generate study designs and protocols, write final reports, and provide technical input for analytical method development and validation. Assist the lab team in managing laboratory testing capabilities, supporting daily operations, calibrations, and supplies while reviewing documentation and results produced by colleagues. Occasionally work with human blood and blood components using procedural controls and personal protective equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
- Requires working knowledge of laboratory analytical chemistry including classical techniques and advanced instrument systems.
- Requires significant experience (5+ years) with the modern analytical tools and techniques of medical device and pharmaceutical product development.
- Must be experienced with with elemental analysis instrumentation including ICP/MS as well as gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC) equipped with mass spectrometry detectors.
- Must have solid experience with (5+ years) laboratory instrumental techniques, method development, method validation.
- Must have experience with and instrument system validation.
- Must have adequate structural chemistry knowledge to facilitate interpretation of mass spectral data.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry is required.
- The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- PhD in chemistry or a related discipline is preferred.
- Master's degree in Chemistry with specific and relevant experience in the areas defined under responsibilities and qualifications will be considered.
- Experience with and instrument system validation desirable.
- Must be able to routinely perform analytical laboratory testing while also demonstrating critical thinking including study design, interpretation of complex data sets, propose next steps for investigations based on newly acquired data.
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