Chemist

Description: 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. 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. Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM (10-hour second shift) Qualifications Bachelors or Masters Degree in the sciences with 0-3 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 Attention to detail Direct lab experience GMP experience Problem solving skills Analytical chemistry background strongly preferred Experience in chromatography techniques is preferred. Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer. Synectics