Chemist

Spectraforce Technologies; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectralforce Technologies is seeking a Chemist for our North Chicago, IL facility to perform laboratory testing in a GMP environment. The role supports API/Raw Material/in-process testing with attention to detail and strong data interpretation.

The candidate should have a science degree with lab experience and be comfortable on a second shift (Wednesday–Saturday, 2:00 PM–12:30 AM). Prior LC/GC/ICP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences with laboratory experience.
• Associate degree with 3+ years of lab experience.
• Shift flexibility and willingness to work second shift.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task under supervision.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Technical competencies with various analytical methods (LC/LCMS/GC/GCMS/ICP).

Responsibilities

• Performs and verifies laboratory tests with training; adapts to obstacles.
• Troubleshoots analytical techniques and instrument issues independently.
• Takes initiative in team activities and improvement projects.
• Manages time to complete tasks and meet commitments.
• Resolves obstacles to testing and ensures timely product release.
• Leads special projects to support lab operations as needed.
• Communicates with supervisor and team for timely results.
• Interacts with regulatory agencies during audits when required.

Skills

attention to detail

direct lab experience

GMP experience

problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in the sciences

Associate degree with 3+ years lab experience

Tools

LC

LCMS

GC

GCMS

ICP

Empower

Karl Fischer

dissolution

IR

titrations

wet chemistry

Job description

Job Title - Chemist

Location: US-IL-Lake County (R14, 1401 Sheridan Road) (S0015) North Chicago, IL; 60064

Duration: 06 months

Work shift (days/times): 2nd shift working Wednesday-Saturday from 2pm-12:30am.

Top 3-5 skills needed

• attention to detail
• direct lab experience
• GMP experience
• problem solving skills

Purpose

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

• Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience
• Associate degree with at least 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 (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing