Chemist II

Position Title: Chemist II

Work Location: North Chicago, Illinois, 60064

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend work hours.

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Position Summary

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)

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualification & Experience

• BS in Chemistry with 5 years of lab experience or Master's Degree with 2 years of lab experience.
• 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.

Additional Information

• 1 round of virtual interviews performed by a 3 member interview panel