Scientist II

Randstad Technologies
North Chicago, IL

job summary:
This role offers the unique chance to join a high-impact Product Development Science and Technology team focused on advancing parenteral drug products. You will work within a sprawling, state-of-the-art R&D campus in North Chicago known for its collaborative atmosphere and cutting-edge biopharmaceutical infrastructure.

Working closely with mid-level scientists, you will design and execute lab studies that directly influence the stability and scalability of life-changing biologics. This is an ideal environment for a junior-to-mid-level professional looking to gain deep technical expertise in CMC teams while contributing to the development of both liquid and lyophilized dosage forms.


location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 43.56 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

  • Design and execute stability studies evaluating biologics against pH, temperature, and light.
  • Simulate manufacturing stresses including freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, and filling.
  • Perform bench-top assays using pH meters, SoloVPE, and basic analytical testing.
  • Manage detailed lab notebooks and perform rigorous data manipulation using Excel and graphing tools.
  • Interpret results from multistage experiments and suggest follow-up study designs.
  • Support the tech transfer and scale-up of processes to commercial manufacturing sites.

qualifications:

Required Skills:

  • Education: Bachelor's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences with 2-3 years of experience; OR a Master's degree with 0-1 years of experience.
  • Lab Execution: Proven bench experience with pH testing and SoloVPE.
  • Data Proficiency: Strong ability in data interpretation and manipulation using Microsoft Excel.
  • Process Development: Experience supporting parenteral drug product development (liquid or lyophilized).
  • Communication: Demonstrated scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills:

  • Mixing/Filling: Experience specifically with mixing and filling study execution.
  • Advanced Modalities: Familiarity with ADCs, LNP (lipid nanoparticles), or peptides.
  • Analytical Techniques: Experience with Karl Fischer titration.
  • Industry Focus: Previous biopharmaceutical R&D experience over general processing industries.
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skills: Chemistry, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), pH Meter, Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)


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 [email protected].


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.

Posted 2026-05-09

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