Scientist III - quantitative LC-MS/MS, small molecules

Scientist III - quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalysis of small molecules
Onsite in North Chicago, IL
1+ yr initial contract
Hours: First Shift, Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm (possibility of earlier than 8am depending on job tasks)
Hourly Pay Rate: $55-58/hr (Employee benefits available at a cost. Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience.)

Orion Group is seeking a Scientist III to work in North Chicago, IL for our global pharmaceutical client's Quantitative, Translational & ADME Sciences Department. 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.

Key Responsibilities Include:
* Perform high throughput quantitative in vivo and in vitro LC-MS/MS analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving of small molecule compounds 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.

Qualifications:
* Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline typically with 8+ (BS), 6+ (MS), or 0+ (PhD) years of relevant academic/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.

Key Leadership Competencies:
* Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
* Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
* Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
* Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
* Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.