We are hiring a motivated Chemist I to join our all-star team at Actalent in North Chicago, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Chemist I is a terrific opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, people management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Chemist I at Actalent today!
Description: Proposed Job Title: Chemist IPurposeUses 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* Bachelors Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience* Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience* Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable* High School Diploma with at least 5 years of directly related lab experience* 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): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testingYears of experience/education and/or certifications required:* Bachelors Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience OR* Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience OR* High School Diploma with at least 5 years of directly related lab experienceWhat are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?* Science degree (chemistry preferred)* Time management (direct experience with testing in lab or while going to school- demonstrated time management)What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?* Analytical instrumentation while in school or work experienceWhat type of environment is this person working in?o Group setting and Individual SettingWork Schedule (Define days,# of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required?* 1st shift- 7am to 3:30pm* Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? Onsite- will be working in lab and must be onsite 5 days per weekDiscovery Questions* Reason for opening: Increase in workloadInterview Process* 1 hour Onsite panel interview (teams ok if needed)
Skills: Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, laboratory, GMP, LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, Karl Fischer, Empower, Wet Chemistry
Top Skills Details: Chemistry,Pharmaceuticals,laboratory,GMP
Additional Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience- Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience- Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable- Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.- Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing
Experience Level: Intermediate Level
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Benefits of working as a Chemist I in North Chicago, IL:
? Excellent benefits
? Advancement opportunities
? Competitive salary
