The Planet Group
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Chemist I/II
1401 Sheridan Road Downey, IL 60064 US
Posted: 01/11/2023
2023-01-11
2023-02-25
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 539640-1
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Target PR: 20-30, depending on experience
Purpose
Uses 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
• Bachelor’s 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 testing
Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
• Bachelor’s 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 experience
Purpose
Uses 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
• Bachelor’s 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 testing
Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
• Bachelor’s 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 experience
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