Job Description:

• The candidate for this Chemist II position will be working in the Drug Metabolism and Disposition group of client's Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences (QTAS) department.
• Position will be focused on preparing biological samples and performing LCMS assays to characterize biotransformation of small molecule drugs, as well as general lab management responsibilities.
• The individual will be expected to have good organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid experience in wet lab work; enzyme incubations, in vivo sample handling, and/or organic extractions preferred. LC or LCMS experience is a plus.
• Individual must independently generate accurate, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner.
• The individual must be highly motivated and possess a fundamental understanding of good laboratory practices with the ability to quickly learn and apply various analytical techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, and wet chemical techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Management of laboratory consumables, solvents ordering, sample inventory, and other general laboratory maintenance responsibilities.
• Performing biological incubations of drug molecules, purification of biological samples, optimization of LCMS methods, and analysis of LCMS data.
• Planning and performing routine tasks competently and independently within a timely fashion and generating reliable and consistent results.
• Documentation of experimental activities and results using electronic data acquisition and management systems.
• Analyze and critique results, noting significant deviations from the expected results.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques with a curiosity to apply them for unique project / assignment requirements.
• Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences.
• Impact projects predominantly through lab activities.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drugs, and radioactive compounds.

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.

Education:

• BS in Chemistry or Life Sciences, 2-5 yrs. lab experience or master's degree.
• Solid use of wet lab techniques such as in vitro enzyme incubations, cell culture, and micropipetting. Solid documentation skills and ability to present findings to larger groups are valuable.
• Experience with LC-MS, particularly for structural identification, and familiarity with Thermo Orbitrap mass spectrometers are a plus, but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• North Chicago, IL 60064: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person