Job Description
Job Description
Quality Control Chemist
Location: Lincolnshire, IL - Onsite
Contract: 6 – 12 months duration with potential for extensions
Shift: Full time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Position Summary:
Automated Systems, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Quality Control Chemist to join the team with one of our pharmaceutical manufacturing clients located in Lincolnshire, IL. In this role, you will be conducting a variety of wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques on raw materials, stability, and finished products. This testing includes instrumental analysis such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC, ICP-MS, UV-VIS and FTIR as well as wet chemistry such as titrations, LOD and chemical identification tests. The Quality Control Chemist will perform method development or method transfer testing.
Role Responsibilities:
· Performs analytical and wet chemistry testing as required in compliance with cGMP/cGLP requirements, compendia standards, and internal procedures
· Ensures testing is properly conducted and documented for all performed activities with emphasis on data integrity
· Prepares test solutions, volumetric solutions, and samples used in analysis
· Performs assigned physical tests, chemical tests on raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished, and stability products in an FDA regulated lab environment
· Performs analysis with a practical understanding of the test procedure and instrument operation
· Performs QC related method validation and transfer activities
· Performs peer review and approval of raw data.
· Performs laboratory analysis right first time, contemporaneous documentation, analyze and document the results
· Complies with all regulatory/ in-house requirements may include but not be limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP, documentation
· May write and review SOPs, Validation Protocols, Quality Protocols, Test Methods, and Specifications
· Maintains required level of training needed to perform a GMP task
· Calibrates and maintains lab equipment. Proactively ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained to minimize disruption to production schedules
· Notify manager immediately of nonconforming data or unexpected occurrences
· Conscientious with safety procedures and knowledgeable of hazardous waste procedures
· Train and mentor other chemists in standard and advanced laboratory techniques
· Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Required Qualifications:
- Motivated, independent and team worker, with effective communication, documentation, writing and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize time independently, be able to perform several tasks concurrently (ability to multi-task), and be able to meet objectives in a flexible, team-oriented environment.
- Strong math skills and computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, along with a high level of attention to detail are required.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Must have bachelor’s degree in a Science or Chemistry with a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience or master’s degree in chemistry with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical environment
- Expertise in chromatographic analysis: HPLC, UPLC, GC, IC, ICP-MS
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Includes standing/walking for extended periods of time, lifting/carrying more than 15 and up to 25 pounds, works with chemicals and wears basic personal protective equipment (PPE) (glasses, gloves, ear protection), and restrictive PPE, operates lab instruments.
Company DescriptionWe are a dynamic, project oriented consulting company offering individuals a wide variety of technical challenges. We are currently experiencing rapid growth, and are in need of talented individuals. ASI offers top wages and excellent benefits. ASI is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Description
We are a dynamic, project oriented consulting company offering individuals a wide variety of technical challenges. We are currently experiencing rapid growth, and are in need of talented individuals. ASI offers top wages and excellent benefits. ASI is an equal opportunity employer.