at Actalent in Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
An Associate Scientist position is available in the Process Chemistry group in the Process Research and Development Department. The Process Chemistry group is responsible for enabling drug development by devising fit for purpose chemical routes and demonstrating cGMP manufacturing to provide high quality drug substances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain laboratories in clean, safe, functioning state. Transition the labs to be more efficient using the principles of 5S.
- Maintain department shared instruments including UPLCs and LCMSs in working order through periodic routine maintenance.
- Assist in relocation of equipment during ongoing lab renovations.
- Manage laboratory equipment and chemical inventories including organizing periodic clean-outs.
- Coordinate routine maintenance of isolators and other potent handling equipment and supplies of personal protective equipment for R14 potent lab.
- Develop and maintain inventory system and periodic defrost cycles for department freezers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors in chemistry or related field with laboratory experience.
- Working knowledge of HPLC is highly desirable.
- Excellent written communication, oral communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Proficient with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
