Chemist I

Spectraforce Technologies; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Chemist I for a 12‑month assignment in North Chicago, IL. The role focuses on performing standard to moderately complex lab testing in a GMP environment, interpreting results, and supporting API/Raw Material/In-Process/Drug Product testing laboratories.

The position requires a science degree (bachelors or associates with lab experience) and flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shifts, with 100% onsite work and rotation on multiple weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0–4 years of laboratory experience
• Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
• Shift flexibility and weekends on-site are highly desirable
• Ability to work with general supervision and manage time to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Independently performs and verifies laboratory techniques learned during training.
• Troubleshoots analytical techniques and instrument issues.
• Contributes to improvement plans and team activities.
• Manages time to complete tasks and meet commitments.
• Communicates with supervisor and team to ensure timely product release.
• Interacts with regulatory agencies during audits as needed.

Skills

attention to detail

direct lab experience

GMP experience

problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in the sciences

Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience

Tools

LC/LCMS/GC/GCMS/ICP

Job description

Job Title: Chemist I

Location/Site - North Chicago, IL; 60064

Duration: 12 months

Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift after training. Weekends included (Y/N) - Yes 100% onsite

2pm to 12:30 am (Wed -Sat or Sun - Wed) 4*10 hrs

5am to 8am to start in and upto 8 hours 1st shift

Reason for request - Increase in workload

Top 3-5 skills needed

• 1. attention to detail
• 2. direct lab experience
• 3. GMP experience
• 4. 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

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position: 1. attention to detail 2. direct lab experience 3. GMP experience 4. problem solving skills