Scientist

Scientist I $38 - $42/hr with medical benefits available at a cost 1 year initial contract with possibility of extension 100% onsite in North Chicago, IL 8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday Orion Project Services is teaming up with a market leading pharmaceutical company for a new contract opportunity in North Chicago, IL. Our client is seeking candidates with a background in chemistry and proficiency in HPLC, KF and wet chemistry. Responsibilities: Teams focus is small molecules with some additional biological work. Generate and analyze precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner, under the direction of a more senior scientific leader. Demonstrate experimental precision and should possess general understanding of analytical chemistry Support project teams for HPLC, KF, wet chemistry release testing or validation testing; position is 75% HPLC work. Completely follow established experimental protocols and assess results with supervision Recognize and report experimental variances Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of compounds and GxP compliance Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education Theoretical and practical knowledge of HPLC, KF and wet chemistry to carry out job functions Understanding of cGMP and current regulatory requirements Written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers. People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.