Scientist

Job Description

• Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) is seeking a motivated Scientist, specifically for parenteral drug product process development and commercial site scale up and tech transfer.
• Independently design and execute lab studies to develop robust manufacturing processes for clinical phase and commercial products.
• Generate and analyze precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner, independently or under the direction of a more senior scientific leader.
• This position will be an integral part of the product development and CMC teams.
• Supporting the process development of parenteral drug products with a focus on antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Design and execute studies evaluating the stability (chemical & physical) of biologics against solution conditions (pH, ionic strength, temperature, light, moisture, etc.) and physical stresses arising from manufacturing process conditions (freeze thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and lyophilization), to develop robust dosage forms.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 7 or more years' experience
• Master's degree or equivalent education with 3 years' experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar area
• PhD with 0+ years' experience acceptable

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.