Scientist I

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences • North Chicago, IL

220d

About The Position

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices. We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry or other science or engineering fields with typically at least 2 years of laboratory-based experience.
• Physical ability to work in a lab setting which includes standing and operating lab instruments for hours at a time.
• Basic computer skills for Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, such as written procedures, standard methods, and protocols without deviations.
• Ability to document the work clearly and timely.
• Demonstrated proficiency with analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometry and associated data systems as they relate to GMP pharmaceutical analysis.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.

Responsibilities

• Analytical chemist responsible for commercial and pipeline small molecule development within Product Development Science & Technology, Operations.
• Perform routine analytical chemistry tests competently and independently to generate reliable and consistent results.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Demonstrate skills in multiple analytical techniques, such as HPLC, GC, titration, and spectrometry.
• Author scientific protocols and reports.
• Use data interpretation ability and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, suggest, design, and conduct relevant experiments.
• Maintain excellent documentation of all work including electronic lab notebooks and other documentation.
• Present results and experimental information in team meetings.
• Follow GMP and other regulations per requests.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree