Chemist

Position Title - Chemist II

Location: North Chicago, IL; 60064

Duration: 12 months

What hours and days will this person be working: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role: Onsite Only

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?
a. Required Skill 1: Experience with instruments including HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, MS, ICP, etc.
b. Required Skill 2: Lab research experience (academic and / or industry) with proven-track record of presentations/publications
c. Required Skill 3: Familiarity of GMP and GLP and/or understanding of working in regulated environment
d. Required Skill 4: Able to present findings to larger groups. Strong communication skills.
e. Required Skill 5: Strong background in chemistry fundamentals.



What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required? BS in Chemistry with 5 years of lab experience or Master's Degree with 2 years of lab experience.

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? Research presentations/publications


Experienced with and strong working knowledge of above instruments, with demonstrated strong lab skills. Excellent documentation skills, with GMP/ GLP experience. May have publications, or experience in presentation of findings to scientific organizations. (preferred but not required)


What does your interview process look like, will you have (1) or (2) rounds of interviews and who will be involved? 2 rounds of virtual interviews, performed by 2 to 3 member interview panel.



Job Description:

• Plan and execute assigned laboratory tasks utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks.
• Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.
• Develop protocols for more complex tests or experiments performed with less defined assays and parameters.
• Ensures safety and GxP requirements are met when performing tasks.
• Ensures timely and GxP compliant delivery of high-quality precise data.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems.
• Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.

Requirements/Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field with minimum 5 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master's degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Experienced use of analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and chromatography data systems (i.e., Empower, Openlab, Chromeleon).
• Strong documentation skills, familiarity of GMP, GLP. Able to present experimental findings to larger groups. Strong communication skills.