Job Title: Scientist 
Duration: 1 year contract
Location: North Chicago, IL
 
Description:
Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) is seeking a motivated Scientist, specifically for parenteral 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.

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 5 or more years’ experience or Master’s degree or equivalent education with 3 years’ experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar area.
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
1. Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years’ experience or Master’s degree or equivalent education with 0 years’ experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar area.
2. Supporting the process development of parenteral drug products including liquid and lyophilized drug products.
3. 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.
4. Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
5. Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.


 

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 48.91/hr.