Chemist

at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in WaukeganNorth Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Chemist
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064
Duration: 12 months

Second shift. Start time is 2pm. Preferred schedule is 10 hour shift, Sunday - Wednesday but open to different days (start time stays).

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/ InProcess/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

Top 3 must haves:
Prefer HPCL or GC exp
Comfortable in a fast pace environment
Process lab exp.
Second shift. Start time is 2pm. Preferred schedule is 10 hour shift, Sunday - Wednesday but open to different days (start time stays).

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.