Scientist I

Tellus Solutions is in partnership with a committed biopharmaceutical company in North Chicago focused on providing innovative therapies. Your technical expertise as a Scientist I in the area of liquid handling systems which will impact the quality and duration of life.

Job Description

• The Quantitative, Translational and ADME Sciences Department in North Chicago, IL is seeking a scientist to conduct routine, medium to high volume in vivo biological sample extractions to prepare for quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry bioanalysis.
• The scientist will partner with senior staff to understand the rationale and business needs behind sample preparation for bioanalysis.
• The selected candidate will learn to perform high throughput sample processing independently. Automated liquid handling platforms and conventional manual single and multi-channel pipettes will be used.
• Prior laboratory experience with robotic liquid handlers such as Hamilton platforms or Tecan printing units, knowledge of protein precipitation, liquid/liquid, or solid phase extraction techniques is highly desired.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Independently process samples from various bio-matrices for in vivo sample extraction to support bioanalysis.
• Collaborate with department team members including Bioanalytical counterparts to ensure seamless and timely execution of in vivo small or large molecule quantitation.
• Work closely with multiple teams across Discovery and QTAS to support ADME Sciences and biomarker preparation for bioanalysis.
• Timely and accurately set up robotic liquid handling decks, track and execute proper extraction protocols, and bring anomalies to the attention of senior staff during daily workflow.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field and 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience with liquid handling systems such as Hamilton, Beckman and/or Tecan is highly desired, but not required.
• Experience with process development or optimization (may include automating).
• Technical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow protocols accurately and precisely, maintain excellent documentation of all work including electronic lab notebooks.
• Highly motivated individual with a proven ability to work cross functionally. Ability to work well in a collaborative fast-paced team environment, committed to generating high-quality results within tight deadlines and across different projects.
• Passion for problem solving and applying new technologies to further scientific goals.
  
  

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.

Salary : $35 - $36