Job Title: Scientist Duration: 6 months (extension up to 2 years possible) Location: North Chicago, IL, 60064; 100% onsite First Shift, Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm (possibility of earlier than 8am depending on job tasks) Description: Quantitative, Translational & ADME Sciences Department at the Client has an open position for a Scientist III position in North Chicago, IL. 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 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. 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 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. 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. Top 3 – 5 Skills Needed for each role 1. Quantitative LC-MS experience 2. Proven record of independent work 3. Understanding of small molecule analysis in biomatrix 4. Understanding of peptides and proteins in biomatrix is a plus 5. Reverse phase method development is a plus. Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 51.95/hr.