Scientist II

Job Summary

This role serves as a vital technical contributor within the Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) unit, focusing on the advancement of parenteral drug products from clinical phases toward commercialization. The successful candidate will drive the design and execution of sophisticated laboratory studies to establish robust manufacturing processes for both liquid and lyophilized biologic modalities. By integrating deep scientific rigor with scalable engineering principles, this position ensures the delivery of stable, high-quality therapeutics to the global patient population.

location: North Chicago, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $49.00 - 54.13 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 3 or more years experience or Masters degree or equivalent education with 0 years experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar area.
• Supporting the process development of parenteral drug products including liquid and lyophilized drug products.
• 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.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.
  
  

skills: Chemistry, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), pH Meter, Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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