QC Chemist / Lab Support Analyst (HPLC/Karl Fischer/Waste Management/EHS/5S)

Masters and PHD will be overqualified

Associate with 2 years of experience

Bachelor’s degree 0 to 2 years will work

10 years of experience will be overqualified

• Academia experience with lab experience will work
• Will work with scientist and help direct the data interpretation and troubleshooting
• HPLC and Karl fisher experience is required
• Experience with the chromatography and other analytical techniques
• Chromatography data system experience is preferred
• This is entry level position
• 100 % onsite role
• Experience with analytical instruments experience with HPLC and Karl Fisher
• Background in GMP or R&D or QC Will work
• Strong organizing skills
• Experience with the analytical instruments such as HPLC and Carl Fisher and chromatography data systems is preferred
• Looking bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related
• Working with multiple analytical lab areas (waste management, glassware receipt, organization safety checks, HPLC training cylinder installations

Description

This role is combination of lab support responsibilities as well as some analysts support

• Working with different teams
• 2 years of experience in pharma
• HPLC and Karl fisher is required
• Working in the GMP and R&D awareness
• Looking for EHS training and safety awareness, good documentation and communication skills
• Experience with the physical calculations such as thermal analysis technique, water activity, gas chromatography is nice to have
• Not looking for depth knowledge
• HPLC is required
• This is more of lab coordinator kind of role
• Chromatography experience
• Working with team members
• 5S experience nice to have

100% onsite

• Experienced with lab settings for daily support of safety, lab organization and lab upkeep (receiving materials, waste management, etc.). Role requires support of multiple lab areas at multiple sites.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and Karl Fischer. Instrumentation use for cleaning/maintenance as well as for R&D sample analysis will be expected for the role.
• Excellent organization, communication and documentation skills and ability to multitask.

Job Description:

• Support multiple analytical lab areas (GMP and R&D) with daily, weekly and monthly tasks including: waste management, glassware receipt and organization, safety checks (eye wash, labeling), receiving materials and reagents, etc.
• Support multiple analytical lab areas (GMP and R&D) with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks for analytical instrumentation including: HPLC cleaning, gas cylinder installation, etc.
• Communicate with other functions and teams for lab support tasks (glassware washing, EHS, stock room, equipment calibration, Analytical R&D 5S and Safety teams, etc.)
• Ensures timely support and communication across teams.
• Ensures safety requirements are met when performing tasks.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems.
• Execute assigned laboratory tasks utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding of various techniques (HPLC and Karl Fisher, min.) to complete assigned tasks.
• Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications

• BS/BA or Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field with 0- 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Experienced use of analytical instruments including HPLC and KF and chromatography data systems (i.e., Empower).
• Strong communication, organization and documentation skills and familiarity of analytical lab areas and equipment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• EHS training or knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)
• 5S training or knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)
• HPLC: 2 years (Preferred)
• CGMP: 2 years (Preferred)
• Karl Fischer: 2 years (Preferred)
• waste management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person