Production Support Chemist

Sterling Pharma Solutions; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions seeks a Production Support Chemist in Germantown, Wisconsin. The role involves performing chemical reactions and analytical procedures to support development activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and hands-on experience with analytical techniques like HPLC. This position offers a flexible schedule but is not eligible for remote work. The job includes the execution of synthesis activities and requires problem-solving and communication skills. Join us in a dynamic, inclusive environment where diversity is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience, preferably in GMP.
• Hands-on experience in analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC.

Responsibilities

• Executes synthesis activities from gram to multi-kilogram scale.
• Performs routine analytical procedures necessary for support of development activities.
• Writes project documentation and conducts manufacturing investigations.

Skills

Perform chemical reactions

Analytical techniques (HPLC, GC)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary of Role

The Production Support Chemist is accountable for driving results in a fast‑paced environment by executing chemical reactions for programs in the commercial portfolio on a gram to multi‑kilogram scale and performing routine analytical procedures to monitor reaction progress. The role requires the incumbent to efficiently organize work, properly evaluate and communicate generated data, and exercise judgment to determine appropriate action. The key function of this role is to troubleshoot, identify root cause, and provide a path forward for issues that occur at plant scale during manufacturing. The chemist will also identify areas of improvement, conduct lab‑scale experiments, write reports, and provide recommendations for implementation at plant scale. This support chemist will act as the SME for chemical syntheses for all programs under the commercial portfolio.

Essential Functions

• Under supervision, executes synthesis activities from gram to multi‑kilogram scale.
• Performs routine analytical procedures (e.g., KF, NMR, HPLC, XRPD, etc.) necessary for support of development activities.
• Writes project documentation (notebook entries, protocols, and reports).
• Serves as a technical contact for projects that transfer internally to the production groups (e.g., research kilo laboratory to GMP kilo laboratory, or kilo laboratory to plant).
• Conducts manufacturing investigations associated with commercial products and writes investigation reports.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Ensures timely completion of CGMP and other required training and compliance with CGMP.
• Works closely with project team engineers and analytical scientists to manage the lifecycle of commercial programs.
• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Key Competencies

• Ability to perform chemical reactions at laboratory scale, isolate and purify reaction products, and analyse reaction mixtures and products using techniques such as LC, NMR, infrared spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer titration.
• Ability to analyse results and propose appropriate follow‑up.
• Ability to read, analyse, interpret, review, and improve company documents, professional journals, and governmental regulations, and to write, review, and improve reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information verbally, respond to questions from colleagues and customers, and train other Sterling employees.
• Ability to perform complex math functions and to create and interpret graphs and charts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Performs routine work without instruction, receives general instructions on new projects or assignments.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• This position is eligible for a flexible schedule.
• This position is not eligible for remote / hybrid work location.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required with minimum 1‑2 years relevant experience, GMP experience preferred. The level of the role (i.e., I vs. II) will be aligned with the candidate’s experience level.
• Hands‑on experience in analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC is required.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 5% travel required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is moderate to noisy. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to airborne particles and fumes. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to chemicals. Must have the ability to wear PPE as required. Employee occasionally may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Diversity and Inclusion

Sterling values diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.