Chemist II

Planet Pharma
North Chicago, IL

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

1. HPLC skill is must.

2. UV-Vis skill is preferred but not required

3. MS in chemistry with no industrial experience, or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 2+ years of relevant experience.

4. Experience performing analytical chemistry research, specifically HPLC related research in either an academic or industrial setting is required.


Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate will maintain laboratory equipment (HPLCs, UV/Vis) and chemical inventories.

• The candidate will develop and execute HPLC separation work to support the development of antibodies and related modalities.

• Under supervision, the candidate will conduct analytical development and characterization for antibodies and other modalities as a member of the analytical research development team.

• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining good documentation practices and generating and analyzing precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner.


Qualifications:

• Experience with HPLC separation is required.

• MS in chemistry with no industrial experience, or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience performing analytical chemistry research in either an academic or industrial setting.

• Demonstrated proficiency in developing, troubleshooting, and modifying chromatographic methods.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

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