About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

Confidential Client is looking for an Associate Software Engineer II to help build adaptable, secure, and user-focused web applications and data-analysis pipelines that support scientific research and business operations.

• Independently design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions to answer scientific or business questions.
• Build and maintain front-end components for enterprise web applications using modern tooling and TypeScript.
• Implement and optimize data integration, querying, and visualization pipelines using SQL and related technologies.
• Ensure software security, data integrity, and operational reliability through secure coding and testing practices.
• Troubleshoot, profile, and improve performance of applications and data flows.
• Collaborate with scientists, analysts, product owners, and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into pragmatic technical solutions.
• Continuously learn emerging web, data, and AI technologies and apply improvements to existing systems.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Computer Science or Data Science) plus 2 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 0 years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java, SQL, and TypeScript.
• Experience developing front-end components for web applications.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment and delivering flexible solutions to changing requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and own deliverables end-to-end.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical work clearly to scientists and cross-functional teams.
• Good documentation, training, and stakeholder-facing presentation skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing APEX solutions in Salesforce.
• Prior experience integrating Generative AI techniques into custom software solutions or prototypes.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $65,500 — $125,500 per year (range reflects Confidential Client’s posted range for this role; final pay depends on factors such as experience and location).
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and participation in incentive programs) where eligible.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration in pharmaceutical R&D and technology teams.

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Additional Information

• Location: North Chicago, IL (onsite or as required by the role). Employment type: FULL_TIME.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
• This role will support work that impacts pharmaceutical research and related business functions within the Confidential Client organization.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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