Scientist II
TR/080243
Posted: 15/12/2025
- $49 - $52 per hour, Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental and 401k options
- United States, Illinois, North Chicago
- Contract
Scientist II
$49 - $52/hr medical benefits available at a cost
6 month initial contract with possibility for extension
100% onsite in North Chicago, IL
M-F standard first shift
Orion Project Services and our largest US client are teaming up for an exciting contract opportunity for a Scientist in North Chicago, IL!!!
Our client is in need of candidates with a scientific understanding of the structure & function of monoclonal antibodies, antibody constructs/conjugates, bispecifics, and fusion proteins and their modes of degradation/stabilization.
Job Description:
Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development
The Biologics CMC Developability (BCD) group sits at the interface of discovery and development. The core role of BCD is to deliver meaningful and actionable data to support the selection of candidate molecules to progress through the pipeline into later stages of development. The group applies high-throughput (HT) assays and leverages automation to enable screening on a wide range of biologics. We are currently undertaking a multi-year initiative to collect data on a diverse selection of molecules using these established HT screening assays and automation.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
$49 - $52/hr medical benefits available at a cost
6 month initial contract with possibility for extension
100% onsite in North Chicago, IL
M-F standard first shift
Orion Project Services and our largest US client are teaming up for an exciting contract opportunity for a Scientist in North Chicago, IL!!!
Our client is in need of candidates with a scientific understanding of the structure & function of monoclonal antibodies, antibody constructs/conjugates, bispecifics, and fusion proteins and their modes of degradation/stabilization.
Job Description:
Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development
The Biologics CMC Developability (BCD) group sits at the interface of discovery and development. The core role of BCD is to deliver meaningful and actionable data to support the selection of candidate molecules to progress through the pipeline into later stages of development. The group applies high-throughput (HT) assays and leverages automation to enable screening on a wide range of biologics. We are currently undertaking a multi-year initiative to collect data on a diverse selection of molecules using these established HT screening assays and automation.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Sample preparation, data collection, and data analysis on established HT screening assays.
- Method development and execution of novel HT assays.
- Maintain an electronic lab notebook in alignment with company documentation policies.
- Stay current with scientific literature and support new scientific initiatives.
- BS or MS in a scientific field and typically 4 (BS) or 2 (MS) years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience using analytical methods for chemical and structural characterization of biologics e.g. HPLC/UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, and other biophysical techniques (UV-vis, DLS, DSF, etc.) for protein characterization is a requirement.
- Scientific understanding of the structure & function of monoclonal antibodies, antibody constructs/conjugates, bispecifics, and fusion proteins and their modes of degradation/stabilization.
- Strong laboratory skills focused on formulation development for monoclonal antibodies and antibody constructs/conjugates (standard excipient selection, functional excipients, high throughput assays).
- Desired: Experience with digital data capture tools and systems
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Justin Mertel
Recruitment Consultant
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