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Position Details:
Client Industry: Pharmaceutical/Medical Device/Biotechnology;
Job Title: Scientist I – Oligonucleotide Chemistry
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
Duration: 12 Months Contract (++ possibility of extension based on performance and business needs);
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field (e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, biology, organic chemistry, or related discipline).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced degree(s) may offset required years of experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of GMP, ISO, and FDA regulations is preferred
• Working knowledge of oligonucleotide chemistry and associated laboratory techniques, including synthesis, purification, analytical characterization, or assay development, is highly desirable
• Experience with small-molecule chemistry or related wet lab techniques is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Duties:

• Provide technical support for diagnostic products under the guidance of senior team members
• Assist in the design and execution of experiments; perform testing on Analytical Chemistry instruments; analyze data and summarize results
• Perform laboratory activities, including hands-on wet lab work supporting product testing, characterization, and development efforts
• Support oligonucleotide manufacturing, characterization, validation, and continuous improvement activities
• Learn and apply Quality System requirements, change control processes, and technical impact assessments
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to investigate technical documentation and product-related issues
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and technical documentation in accordance with established procedures
• This position is part of the Technical Product Support team and will primarily support oligonucleotide manufacturing, characterization, and validation activities.
• The candidate will learn and apply the Quality System, document change control processes, and technical impact assessments, while working cross-functionally with scientists and engineers to investigate and resolve technical documentation and product-related issues.
• A general understanding of organic chemistry principles and prior experience working in a wet lab environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with oligonucleotides, including synthesis, purification, analytical characterization, assay development, or related laboratory techniques, is preferred.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).