Research Scientist I (Pharmaceutical Analytics)

Location: Round Lake, Illinois, United States; hybrid workplace with a required minimum number of onsite days.

Salary: $96,000–$132,000 annually.

Company

Develops healthcare products and technologies focused on improving patient care and saving and sustaining lives.

What you will do

• Conduct chemical and physical analyses of finished-product stability samples and other manufacturing or development samples.
• Lead or support stability studies, laboratory investigations, testing exceptions, and evaluation of results and study impact.
• Review test data, documentation, and records in LIMS and other computerized systems.
• Perform advanced chemical assays, troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain equipment, and complete calibration activities.
• Maintain data integrity and compliance with company SOPs, specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve technical problems, improve quality, and support products and project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related scientific discipline with at least 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Hands-on HPLC, UPLC, or UHPLC experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical chemistry and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks, and provide technical guidance to colleagues.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Mass spectrometry, biosimilars, and related analytical techniques.
• Electronic laboratory notebook and Empower experience, including custom fields.
• Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience.
• Stability study execution or method validation experience.
• Experience training others and leading technical discussions or initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-functional R&D environment with opportunities to influence projects and functional teams.
• Medical and dental coverage beginning on the first day, plus life, disability, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employee contributions and company matching, employee stock purchase plan, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and medical leave, and paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance, commuting benefits, childcare benefits, employee discounts, and employee assistance programs.