API Manufacturing Chemist – Nights

Sterling Pharma Solutions; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work hours

Career training and development opportunities

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions is seeking an API Manufacturing Chemist in Germantown, Wisconsin. You will operate process equipment and utilities, manage reactor systems, and document results following GMP practices. Candidates should have a degree in a chemistry-related field or equivalent experience.

The role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-related field or high school diploma with 3 years of equivalent experience.
• Candidates with more extensive experience may qualify for a more senior-level role.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately operate process equipment and utilities.
• Manage reactor systems and perform chemical reactions.
• Document work using GMP Good Documentation Practices.
• Prepare production areas for cGMP project initiation.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.

Skills

GMP Good Documentation Practices

Analytical procedures (TLC, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF)

Process equipment operation

Problem-solving in synthetic chemistry

Control System operation (Allen-Bradley, PLC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry-related field

High school diploma with 3+ years experience

Job description

Location: Germantown, Wisconsin, US
Department: Manufacturing
Reference: VN1212

Compensation & Schedule

Sign‑on bonus: $2000
Shift premium: $6 per hour
Schedule: 2‑2‑3 (12‑hour night shifts, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM). Work only 14 days each month with every other weekend off.

Job Summary

Role: API Manufacturing Chemist.

Drive results by safely and accurately operating process equipment and utilities. Use Allen‑Bradley Control System and manage reactor systems across various production units, including storage tanks, waste tanks, vacuum units, and scrubber systems. Perform routine analytical procedures (TLC, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF) to monitor reaction progress and isolate/purify products. Document work using GMP Good Documentation Practices and prepare final reports.

Your Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment and utilities.
• Use the Allen‑Bradley Control System to control process operations.
• Perform chemical reactions on a gram to multi‑kilogram scale.
• Solve common synthetic problems.
• Understand and interpret analytical data.
• Manage and track project progress, including monitoring timelines, raw materials, equipment availability, and yields to ensure project success.
• Prepare production areas for cGMP project initiation or changeover.
• Produce clear documentation of all results and procedures.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Use the work order system to request maintenance and/or improvement work.
• Operate reactor systems within various production units, including knowledge of all ancillary equipment such as storage tanks, waste tanks, heating/cooling units, vacuum units, and scrubber systems.
• Use the PLC Control System for operation of the unit, recognize and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
• Utilize the inventory system to properly document inventory transfers and usages.
• Embody company values: be reliable, be caring, be transparent, and be willing.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in a chemistry‑related field or a high school diploma with at least 3 years of equivalent experience in a related field. Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for a more senior‑level role, depending on qualifications.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; bonus program; 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; 24/7 employee assistance program; flexible work hours; and opportunities for career training and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal‑opportunity employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.