Scientist III (Process Development)

Scientist III (Process Development)

1 year initial contract with possibility of extensions

$51 - $54/hr based on medical benefits

Hybrid schedule: work 1 day remote per week

Position will be out of North Chicago, IL

Orion Project Services and our largest US client are teaming up for an exciting contract opportunity out of North Chicago, IL! Our client is seeking Scientists to be an integral part of their Product Development/CMC team.

Don’t pass on the amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!

Job Description:

• Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) is seeking a motivated Scientist, specifically for parenteral drug product process development and commercial site scale up and tech transfer.
• The candidate will independently design and execute lab studies to develop robust manufacturing processes for clinical phase and commercial products.
• This person will generate and analyze precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner, independently or under the direction of a more senior scientific leader.
• This position will be an integral part of the product development and CMC teams.
• Working on developing new injectables.
• Supporting the process development of parenteral drug products with a focus on antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 7 or more years’ experience or Master’s degree or equivalent education with 3 years’ experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar area.(PhD with 0 years' experience acceptable).
• Design and execute studies evaluating the stability (chemical & physical) of biologics against solution conditions (pH, ionic strength, temperature, light, moisture, etc.) and physical stresses arising from manufacturing process conditions (freeze thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and lyophilization), to develop robust dosage forms.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
• Experience with compounding process and sample management.
• Biologics development experience is a plus.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.