Chemist II-2nd Shift

US Tech Solutions; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support its GMP testing laboratory. The role involves executing laboratory tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with team members to ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science and possess strong laboratory and documentation skills. Experience in laboratory techniques like HPLC and GC is a plus. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team within a globally recognized company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs and verifies laboratory techniques with flexibility.
• Troubleshoots analytical techniques and resolves issues.
• Initiates and leads improvement plans within the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Direct lab experience

GMP experience

Problem solving skills

Good documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in the sciences

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

GC

GCMS

ICP

Empower

Karl Fischer

dissolution

IR

titrations

Job description

Work shift (days/times)
Wednesday-Saturday or
Sunday-Wednesday, 2nd shift/afternoons, 4x10hr shifts
Weekends included (Y/N) – Yes

Top 3-5 skills needed
1. Attention to detail
2. Direct lab experience
3. GMP experience
4. Problem solving skills
5. Good documentation 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/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

Top 3-5 skills, experience or education required
1. Attention to detail
2. Direct lab experience
3. GMP experience
4. Problem solving skills
5. Good documentation skills

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.