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Associate Scientist II

Round Lake, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $88,000–$88,000🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead laboratory investigations using advanced microscopy and spectroscopy to identify particles, analyze root causes, and support product quality and manufacturing excellence.

Role type

Associate Scientist II (Analytical Characterization)

Builds

Therapeutic products and manufacturing processes

Domain

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, scientific problem-solving, technical writing, data interpretation, project prioritization

Preferred skills

Emerging technologies, innovative thinking, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

Stereomicroscopy, PLM, SEM, EDS, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Lead and execute laboratory investigations focused on particle identification and failure analysis; Design and perform experiments independently to solve technical challenges; Utilize advanced microscopy and spectroscopy tools to characterize materials; Partner with cross-functional teams to drive scientific solutions; Evaluate data and provide technical recommendations; Identify opportunities to improve analytical approaches and processes; Contribute to feasibility assessments for new research concepts; Ensure research activities meet GxP standards.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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