Chemist II

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks a Chemist II for its North Chicago, IL site. The role focuses on executing laboratory tasks, generating precise data, and ensuring GxP compliance. Strong documentation and communication skills are required, with opportunities to present findings to larger scientif ic groups.

The position is 100% onsite with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend work. Experience with HPLC, GC, LC/MS and GMP/GLP is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry with 5 years of lab experience or MS with 2 years of lab experience.
• GMP/GLP documentation experience and compliance knowledge.
• Able to present findings to larger groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory tasks using standard procedures to complete assignments.
• Generate precise, reliable, and reproducible data; document experiments per regulations.
• Demonstrate data interpretation skills and understanding of core discipline.
• Develop protocols for more complex tests and ensure timely data delivery.
• Ensure safety and GxP compliance during tasks.
• Present findings to larger audiences.

Education

BS in Chemistry with 5 years lab experience

Master's Degree with 2 years lab experience

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC/MS

Empower

Openlab

Chromeleon

Job description

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend work hours.

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Position Title: Chemist II

Work Location: North Chicago, Illinois, 60064

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend work hours.

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Position Summary

Experienced with and strong working knowledge of above instruments, with demonstrated strong lab skills.

Excellent documentation skills, with GMP/ GLP experience.

May have publications, or experience in presentation of findings to scientific organizations. (preferred but not required)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned laboratory tasks utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks.
• Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.
• Develop protocols for more complex tests or experiments performed with less defined assays and parameters.
• Ensures safety and GxP requirements are met when performing tasks.
• Ensures timely and GxP compliant delivery of high-quality precise data.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems.
• Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.

Qualification & Experience

• BS in Chemistry with 5 years of lab experience or Master's Degree with 2 years of lab experience.
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field with minimum 5 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master's degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Experienced use of analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and chromatography data systems (i.e., Empower, Openlab, Chromeleon).
• Strong documentation skills, familiarity of GMP, GLP.
• Able to present experimental findings to larger groups.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

• 1 round of virtual interviews performed by a 3 member interview panel