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Title: Scientist

Location: North Chicago, IL

Pay: $30-37/hr

Contract: 6+ months

Summary

  • Seeking a scientist to conduct routine, medium to high volume in vivo biological sample extractions to prepare for quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry bioanalysis.
  • The scientist will partner with senior staff to understand the rationale and business needs behind sample preparation for bioanalysis.
  • The selected candidate will learn to perform high throughput sample processing independently.
  • Automated liquid handling platforms and conventional manual single and multi-channel pipettes will be used.
  • Prior laboratory experience with robotic liquid handlers such as Hamilton platforms or Tecan printing units, knowledge of protein precipitation, liquid/liquid, or solid phase extraction techniques is highly desired.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Independently process samples from various bio-matrices for in vivo sample extraction to support bioanalysis.
  • Collaborate with department team members including Bioanalytical counterparts to ensure seamless and timely execution of in vivo small or large molecule quantitation.
  • Work closely with multiple teams across Discovery and QTAS to support ADME Sciences and biomarker preparation for bioanalysis.
  • Timely and accurately set up robotic liquid handling decks, track and execute proper extraction protocols, and bring anomalies to the attention of senior staff during daily workflow.

Qualifications:

  • B.S in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field and 1+ year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Previous experience with liquid handling systems such as Hamilton, Beckman and/or Tecan is highly desired, but not required.
  • Experience with process development or optimization (may include automating).
  • Technical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow protocols accurately and precisely, maintain excellent documentation of all work including electronic lab notebooks.
  • Highly motivated individual with a proven ability to work cross functionally. Ability to work well in a collaborative fast-paced team environment, committed to generating high-quality results within tight deadlines and across different projects.
  • Passion for problem solving and applying new technologies to further scientific goals.

Key Leadership Competencies:

  • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
  • Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
  • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
  • Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
  • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Significant Work Activities and Conditions:

  • Continuous sitting or standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)