Analytical Chemist

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Title: Analytical Chemist
Location: Round Lake, IL
Duration: 12 Months

The individual must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or their related products and/or materials.

Description:
Summary:

This position is responsible for analytical testing, validation/verification, and/or transfer of test methods supporting pharmaceutical parenteral products. Work will primarily support stability testing, but may also support new product development and/or sustaining product initiatives.

The individual in this position must:

Effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance.

Display basic technical understanding of related disciplines.

Conduct routine/non-routine research and design experiments with minimal assistance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product stability samples. May also support the testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or department projects. Work under minimum supervision.

Perform a review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. Perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.

Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. May be required to be a system owner or conduct validations.

Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles. Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.

Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGMP, and QSR regulations.

Investigate deviations and write exception documents.

Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality, and provide product support.

Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot basic instrument problems.

Qualifications:

Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and be detail-oriented.

Proficient in advanced wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques, and instrumental methods of analysis

Must demonstrate effectiveness inability to train others, leadership, organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion

Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion

Possess writing and computer skills

Must communicate effectively with managers, peers, and subordinates.

Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges

Physical Activities and Requirements:

Must be able to handwrite and use computers for the majority of the workday

Must be able to transfer materials, mix solutions/product(s), open products, and perform laboratory testing

May require standing for extended periods

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds routinely

This work is subject to hazards including exposure to chemicals, drug products, and bacteria. This includes Penicillin, Cephalosporin, their related products and/or materials

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework and at least 2 years of experience

Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, UHPLC, pH, KF, titration, etc.)

Must have HPLC experience; Empower experience is preferred.

Electronic Lab Notebook experience is desired.

Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.

Stability study execution and validation experience is desired.

About us:

DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.