API Manufacturing Chemist – Days

Sterling Pharma Solutions; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 employee assistance program

Flexible work hours

Career training and development

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions seeks an API Manufacturing Chemist to operate process equipment and utilities safely, document results per GMP, and prepare final reports for completed projects. The role uses Allen-Bradley controls, conducts gram to multi-kilogram scale reactions, analyzes data (TLC, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF), and ensures cGMP compliance across assignments.

The schedule is 2-2-3 with 12-hour days, totaling 14 workdays monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Experience operating process equipment and ensuring cGMP compliance.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Operates process equipment and utilities safely and accurately.
• Controls operations using Allen-Bradley PLC and manages unit alarms.
• Performs reactions from gram to multi-kilogram scale.
• Analyzes data and interprets analytical results (TLC, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF).
• Documents results per GMP and prepares final project reports.
• Supports changeovers and project timelines within production units.

Skills

Process equipment operation

Analytical data interpretation

Documentation (GMP)

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

TLC

GC

NMR

HPLC

KF

Job description

Work only 14 days each month!

As an API Manufacturing Chemist, you will drive results by safely and accurately operating process equipment and utilities. The API Manufacturing Chemist uses the Allen-Bradley Control System to control the process operations and must possess a sound understanding of reactor systems within various production units as well as all ancillary equipment such as storage tanks, waste tanks, vacuum units, and scrubber systems. The Manufacturing Chemist must understand and be able to perform routine analytical procedures to monitor reaction progress (i.e. TLC, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF) and be able to isolate and purify products and intermediates by using standard laboratory techniques. The Manufacturing Chemist must document using GMP Good Documentation Practices and prepare final reports for completed projects, including final procedures and compiling all analytical data.

This position operates on a 2-2-3 schedule of 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM to 6:30 PM), which means you work only 14 days each month—enjoying every other weekend off and long stretches of time for rest, personal projects, or travel. It's an excellent fit for individuals who value work-life balance with extended time off built into their routine.

Your Responsibilities

• Operates process equipment and utilities.
• Uses the Allen-Bradley Control System to control process operations.
• Performs chemical reactions on a gram to multi-kilogram scale.
• Solves common synthetic problems.
• Understands and interprets analytical data.
• Manages and tracks project progress including monitoring timelines, raw materials, equipment availability and yields to ensure project success.
• Prepares production areas for cGMP project initiation or changeover.
• Produces clear documentation of all results and procedures.
• Identifies and/or troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses the work order system to request maintenance and/or improvement work.
• Operates reactor systems within various production units. This includes knowledge of all ancillary equipment such as storage tanks, waste tanks, heating/cooling units, vacuum units, and scrubber systems.
• Uses the PLC Control System for operation of the unit, recognize and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
• Utilizes the inventory system in order to properly document inventory transfers and usages.
• Embodies our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

Requirements for the role

• Possesses bachelor’s degree in a Chemistry related field or high school diploma with 3+ years equivalent experience in related field. Considered a developing professional within the field.
  • Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for a more senior-level role, depending on qualifications.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, bonus program, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, 24/7 employee assistance program, flexible work hours, and the opportunity for career training and development. Please note that compensation is based on a variety of factors when extending offer, including but not limited to, the role, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, qualifications, and business considerations.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complimented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, Europe and the US, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.