• Job Title : Chemist
• Duration : 6 months
• Work Location : North Chicago, IL 60064

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field with 2-5 years lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master’s degree
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Experience in HPLC analysis and chromatographic data acquisition system (empower)
• Experience in use of electronic lab notebooks (ELN)
• Experience in Dissolution testing is a must have
• Solid use of HPLC is a must. Solid documentation skills, familiarity of GMP, GLP.
• Able to present findings to larger groups.

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field with 2-5 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or Masters Degree.
• Solid use of analytical instruments including HPLC and chromatography data systems (i.e., Empower).
• Solid documentation skills, familiarity of GMP, GLP, GSP.
• Able to present findings to larger groups.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute assigned laboratory tasks utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, LIMS/SLIMS, and instrument related systems.
• Presents conclusions of defined experiments.
• Ensures safety and GxP requirements are met when performing tasks.
• Ensures timely and GxP compliant delivery of high-quality precise data

NOTES FROM MANAGER:

1) What hours and days will this person be working? M-F 8-5

2) What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Required Skill 1: Experience with chromatographic techniques (HPLC is a must)
• Required Skill 2: Familiarity with GMP/GLP/GSP documentation
• Required Skill 3: Works well as part of a team
• Required Skill 4: Strong communication skills
• Required Skill 5: Ability to summarize and concisely communicate results

3) What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required? Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Equivalent)

4) What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? Experience in dissolution testing and method development

5) What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)? Candidate will be working as part of a group

6) Is any testing required for this role? No

7) Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? If remote opportunity exists, what are the options (i.e. 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)? On-site role only

8) Other notable details about the environment from the hiring manager about this role? Role is in a fast paced GMP environment in support of multiple programs

9) What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role? Scientist with pharmaceutical company or testing lab supporting small molecule drug candidates.