Scientist III

Scientist III Non-Regulated Bioanalysis

Hourly Rate - $50 - $53/hr, medical benefits available at a cost

Length of Initial Contract 6 months (with extensions up to two years)

Location – North Chicago, IL

Onsite standard first shift 8 am to 5 pm M-F

Orion Group and a market leading pharmaceutical company are teaming up for an exciting contract opportunity for a Scientist III to work onsite at their location in North Chicago! The successful candidate will be responsible for non-regulated quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalysis of small molecules from in vivo and in vitro samples, including extraction, data analysis and interpretation.

• Perform high throughput quantitative in vivo and in vitro LC-MS/MS analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving of small molecule and peptides from various bio-matrices.
• Operate, perform routine maintenance, and hands‑on troubleshooting of AB Sciex LC-MS/MS systems.
• Maintain excellent documentation of all work including LIMS, test methods, and protocols.
• Work closely with multiple teams across Discovery and DMPK‑BA to support bioanalysis.

• Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline typically with 8+ (BS), 6+ (MS), or 0+ (PhD) years of relevant academia/pharmaceutical experience.
• Proven method development experience using various extraction, chromatographic and analytical methodologies.
• Proven experience with quantitative bioanalysis of small molecules.
• Proven experience operating and troubleshooting Agilent HPLCs, Leap/CTC PAL autosamplers and AB Sciex Mass Spectrometers
• The ideal candidate is detail oriented and committed to generating high-quality results within tight deadlines and across different projects.
• Proven ability to work independently or under minimal supervision in a high-throughput environment to design and conduct experiments, interpret, document, and communicate results, as well as in a team environment to collaborate successfully across other groups within R&D.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Work experience in regulated bioanalysis and/or CRO Facility settings is a plus.

• Quantitative LC-MS experience
• Proven record of independent work
• Understanding of small molecule analysis in biomatrix
• Understanding of peptides and proteins in biomatrix is a plus
• Reverse phase method development is a plus

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