Chemist

Chemist I / Chemist II

Client Industry: Pharmaceutical

Job Title: Chemist I / Chemist II

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064– 100% Onsite

Duration: 12 Contract – Possible Temp to Perm

Shift: Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift after training

Pay Range: Chemist I: $25.00 to $29.00 & Chemist II: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour

Top Skills & Qualifications

• Direct laboratory experience
• GMP experience
• Technical competencies: LC, LCMS, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing
• Chemist I - Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience OR Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
• Chemist II - Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills

Position Summary

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

• Chemist I - Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience OR Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
• Chemist II - Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 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: LC, LCMS, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).