Chemist

Position Title: Chemist Work Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 Assignment Duration: 12 months (possible extension- performance based) Work Schedule: Training (first 6-7 weeks): Monday-Friday, ~7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Ongoing: Labs run 2 shifts, 7 days/week. Day shift has flexible start (~5:00-9:00 AM, often Mon-Fri). Second shift is typically 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM (often 10-hour Wed-Sat or Sun-Wed). Position Summary: 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. Key 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. Qualification & Experience: * Looking for candidates with a bachelor's degree at minimum, preferably in a science-related field. * The lab operates two shifts a day, seven days a week, so candidates with flexibility to work different shift patterns and days of the week are highly preferred. * Open to both recent graduates/new graduates and candidates with approximately 3-5 years of experience. * The team is casting a wide net to understand the available candidate pool and is open to considering both entry-level and experienced candidates. * The company has an extensive training program, with approximately the first six to seven weeks dedicated to training. * The initial training period will be Monday through Friday and will be conducted during the designated shift. * After the training period, the team will determine the best fit for the candidate based on the lab requirements and will assign the appropriate lab, shift, and days of the week.