Chemist

Randstad Life Sciences US

North Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 45,460 - 50,971

Full time

14 days+

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Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading life sciences staffing firm in North Chicago is seeking a Chemist to perform laboratory testing and analysis in a Good Manufacturing Practices environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's/Master's in sciences and 3-5 years of lab experience. Responsibilities include conducting tests, resolving issues, and collaborating within a team. Competitive salary of $33-$37 per hour offered.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of laboratory experience.
  • Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable.
  • Ability to work with general supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Independently performs and verifies laboratory techniques.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves analytical techniques and instrument issues.
  • Communicates proactively with supervisor and team members.

Skills

Chemistry
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Gas Chromatography (GC)

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in the sciences

Tools

HPLC
GC

Job description

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Job 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.

Job 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.

location: North Chicago, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $33 - 37 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Bachelors

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree in the sciences with 3-5 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 (not all required): HPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing

Shift: Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday, 2nd shift 4x10hr shifts

skills: Chemistry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Contract
Job function
  • Job function
    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries
    Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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