Research Associate Scientific II
Round Lake, IL
1 Year Initial Contract
Pay: $35-38/hr
Summary:
Effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance.
Display basic technical understanding of related disciplines.
Conduct routine/non-routine research and design experiments with minimal assistance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Without assistance, make sound technical recommendations regarding projects/matters that are more routine than not. Provide some analysis/redesign of key experimental procedures. Independently select techniques and procedures to solve problems within pharmaceutical development programs (i.e. formulation/analytical).
• Employ appropriate techniques/methods to successfully and independently execute routine assignments within negotiated deadlines. Identify existing alternative methods and technologies for improving existing or new products/processes
• Maintain knowledge of relevant QSR and safety requirements while building knowledge of other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Recommend appropriate designs, techniques and processes for a specified sequence of tasks where needed.
• Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance.
• Demonstrate ability to apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise for non-routine tasks. Analyze and determine best solutions to non-routine experimental design or research problems with minimal assistance. Accurately assess results for validity and conformance to specifications.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline with at least 2+ years lab experience or MS required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Possess relevant laboratory/technical (HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, pH, color, osmolality, etc.), writing, and computer skills.
• Effectively able to contribute on a project team.
• Demonstrates flexibility and can shift gears comfortably.
• Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate complex information.
• Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
• Appropriately prioritize assignments to meet project schedules.