Join a Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader in North Chicago, IL, bridging discovery and development to advance next-generation therapeutics. In this onsite laboratory role, you will assess early-stage candidate developability, evaluate manufacturability risks, and directly shape pipeline progression for novel biologics.
location: North Chicago, IL
job type: 6 month contract
pay: $50 - 54.13 / hour
work hours: Standard working hours
education: Bachelor's or Master's degree
responsibilities:
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Execute characterization studies, including conformational stability (DSF/DSC), viscosity, and solution properties for candidate screening.
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Evaluate chemical and physical stability under environmental stresses (pH, temperature, light) and manufacturing conditions (freeze-thaw, filtration, mixing).
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Perform chromatographic and biophysical characterization using HPLC/UPLC, DLS, and particle analysis.
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Collaborate closely with Discovery and Process R&D teams to communicate scientific findings, technical risks, and molecular optimization insights.
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Maintain rigorous documentation and present experimental conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders.
required:
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BS (2–4 years) or MS (1–3 years) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
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Proven wet lab experience in large pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory settings (hands-on industry or academic lab research).
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Hands-on proficiency with HPLC/UPLC and analytical characterization of proteins.
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Familiarity with the structure, function, and degradation pathways of therapeutic biologics (mAbs, ADCs, or fusion proteins).
preferred:
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Experience with capillary electrophoresis, DLS, icIEF, particle analysis, or UV-Vis.
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Prior work with developability, pre-formulation, or stability screening of biologics.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
