Chemist

Job Title - Chemist

Location: US-IL-Lake County (R14, 1401 Sheridan Road) (S0015) North Chicago, IL; 60064

Duration: 06 months

Work shift (days/times) - 2nd shift working Wednesday-Saturday from 2pm-12:30am.

Top 3-5 skills needed -

1. attention to detail

2. direct lab experience

3. GMP experience

4. problem solving skills

Number of Interviews (recommend minimizing) - 1

Reason for request - Increase in workload

Purpose

Uses scientific education and analytical chemistry experience to perform simple to moderately complex laboratory testing within a good manufacturing practices laboratory to generate results. Interprets data output to determine conformance to specifications. Acts as a team member in the API/ Raw Material/ In-Process/Drug Product testing laboratories.

Responsibilities

* Independently performs and verifies a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on while adjusting to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments.

* Understands multiple laboratory techniques and principles and can independently trouble-shoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues.

* Takes initiative to be a key player in team activities and decision making including proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans.

* Budgets their time independently and effectively to carry out assigned tasks and makes recommendations for improvement.

* Recognizes obstacles to completion of assigned testing and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles.

* Takes ownership of special projects as needed to support overall laboratory needs and requirements.

* Communicates proactively with supervisor and team members on frequent basis to ensure timely product release.

* Interfaces with regulatory agencies during audit activities as needed.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience

* Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience

* Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable

* Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix.

* Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.

* Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing