Position Details

Client Industry: Pharmaceutical
Job Title: Chemist I / Chemist II
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064– 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Contract – Possible Temp to Perm
Shift: Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift after training
Pay Range: Chemist I : $25.00 to $29.00 & Chemist II : $30.00 to $36.00 per hour

Top Skills & Qualifications

• Direct laboratory experience
• GMP experience
• Technical competencies: LC, LCMS, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing
• Chemist I - Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience OR Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience 
• Chemist II - Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences with 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills

Position Summary 
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.

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

• Chemist I - Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience OR Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience 
• Chemist II - Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences with 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: LC, LCMS, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing.

Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).