Job Title – Chemist II
Location: North Chicago, IL; 60064
Duration: 1 Year - Based on performance and business needs
 
Work shift (days/times) – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
What does your interview process look like, will you have (1) or (2) rounds of interviews and who will be involved? 2 rounds of virtual interviews, performed by 2 to 3 member interview panel.
Description:
What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?
 a. Required Skill 1: Solid use of instruments including HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, MS,ICP, etc.
 b. Required Skill 2: Lab research experience (academic and / or industry) with proven-track record of presentations/publications
 c. Required Skill 3: some familiarity of GMP and GLP and/or understanding of working in regulated environment
 d. Required Skill 4: Able to present findings to larger groups. Strong communication skills.
 e. Required Skill 5: Strong background in chemistry fundamentals.

What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required? BS in Chemistry with 5 years of lab experience or Master’s Degree with 2 years of lab experience.
What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? Research presentations/publications
 
Experienced with and strong working knowledge of above instruments, with demonstrated strong lab skills. Excellent documentation skills, with GMP/ GLP experience. May have publications, or experience in presentation of findings to scientific organizations. (preferred but not required)
 
Job Description:

• Plan and execute assigned laboratory tasks utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks. 
• Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline. 
• Develop protocols for more complex tests or experiments performed with less defined assays and parameters. 
• Ensures safety and GxP requirements are met when performing tasks. 
• Ensures timely and GxP compliant delivery of high-quality precise data.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems. 
• Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.

Requirements/Qualifications 

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or related field with minimum 5 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master’s degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred). 
• Experienced use of analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and chromatography data systems (i.e., Empower, Openlab, Chromeleon). 
• Strong documentation skills, familiarity of GMP, GLP. Able to present experimental findings to larger groups. Strong communication skills.

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 33.87/hr.