Step into a fast-paced laboratory environment where your scientific expertise directly impacts the production of life-changing pharmaceutical products. As a Chemist, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to analytical excellence, utilizing state-of-the-art instrumentation to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. This is a 3rd shift role, the schedule will be 4x10hr shifts either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday from 10pm-8:30am.
This role offers a unique chance to grow your technical repertoire within a high-throughput Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility that values proactive problem-solving and precision.
Our facility is a premier global manufacturing site that serves as a critical hub for large-scale production, featuring cutting-edge analytical labs and highly specialized infrastructure. You will be instrumental in performing API, raw material, and drug product testing to support high-volume output.
location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $25.00 - 30.43 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Perform and verify a wide range of analytical laboratory techniques for API, raw material, and in-process testing within a strict GMP environment.
- Interpret complex data outputs to determine strict conformance to product specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation.
- Manage individual workloads effectively to meet tight production deadlines and ensure timely product release.
- Identify and implement process improvement plans to enhance laboratory efficiency and safety protocols.
- Maintain meticulous documentation and interface with regulatory agencies during audit activities as required.
qualifications:
Required Skills:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in the Sciences (0-4 years experience) OR an Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience.
- GMP Experience: Direct experience working within a Good Manufacturing Practices environment.
- Lab Proficiency: Proven hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical thinking and the ability to resolve technical obstacles independently.
- Availability: Must be able to work the 3rd shift (10pm-8:30am) on a 4x10 schedule (Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat) following the initial training period.
- Technical competency with LC, LC-MS, GC, or GC-MS.
- Experience with Empower software.
- Familiarity with Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, or ICP.
- Strong background in titrations and common wet chemical testing.
skills: Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
