Quality Control Chemist

Automated Systems, Inc.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical services company is seeking a dedicated Quality Control Chemist II in Lincolnshire, IL. The role involves conducting wet and analytical chemistry tests, ensuring compliance with regulations, and performing method development. Ideal candidates should have a degree in science or chemistry and relevant experience in a pharmaceutical environment. This is an onsite position with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience or 2-3 years with a Master's in a Pharmaceutical environment.
• Expertise in chromatographic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and wet chemistry testing in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare test solutions and perform assigned physical tests.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Problem-solving

Strong math skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Chemistry

Master’s Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Quality Control Chemist
Location: Lincolnshire, IL - Onsite
Contract: 6 – 12 months duration with potential for extensions
Shift: Full time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Position Summary: Automated Systems, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Quality Control Chemist II to join the team with one of our pharmaceutical manufacturing clients located in Lincolnshire, IL. In this role, you will be conducting a variety of wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques on raw materials, stability, and finished products. This testing includes instrumental analysis such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC, ICP-MS, UV-VIS and FTIR as well as wet chemistry such as titrations, LOD and chemical identification tests. The Quality Control Chemist II will perform method development or method transfer testing.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs analytical and wet chemistry testing as required in compliance with cGMP/cGLP requirements, compendia standards, and internal procedures
• Ensures testing is properly conducted and documented for all performed activities with emphasis on data integrity
• Prepares test solutions, volumetric solutions, and samples used in analysis
• Performs assigned physical tests, chemical tests on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished, and stability products in an FDA regulated lab environment
• Performs analysis with a practical understanding of the test procedure and instrument operation
• Performs QC related method validation and transfer activities
• Performs peer review and approval of raw data
• Performs laboratory analysis right first time, contemporaneous documentation, analyze and document the results
• Complies with all regulatory/in-house requirements may include but not be limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, documentation
• May write and review SOPs, Validation Protocols, Quality Protocols, Test Methods, and Specifications
• Maintains required level of training needed to perform a GMP task
• Calibrates and maintains lab equipment. Proactively ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained to minimize disruption to production schedules
• Notify manager immediately of nonconforming data or unexpected occurrences
• Conscientious with safety procedures and knowledgeable of hazardous waste procedures
• Train and mentor other chemists in standard and advanced laboratory techniques
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Motivated, independent and team worker, with effective communication, documentation, writing and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize time independently, be able to perform several tasks concurrently, and be able to meet objectives in a flexible, team-oriented environment
• Strong math skills and computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, along with a high level of attention to detail are required

Experience and Education

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Chemistry with a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience or Master’s Degree in chemistry with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical environment
• Expertise in chromatographic analysis: HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC, ICP-MS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Includes standing/walking for extended periods of time, lifting/carrying more than 15 and up to 25 pounds, works with chemicals and wears basic personal protective equipment (PPE) (glasses, gloves, ear protection), and restrictive PPE, operates lab instruments