Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI)
Quality Control Chemist
Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI), Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, 60069
Quality Control Chemist
Location:
Lincolnshire, IL - Onsite Contract
: 3 months contract duration with potential for extensions Shift:
Full time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Automated Systems, Inc. is recruiting for a Quality Control Chemist with a minimum of 4+ years’ relevant experience to join the team of one of our pharmaceutical manufacturing clients located in Lincolnshire, IL. The Quality Control Chemist will perform method development and method transfer testing. 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.
Job 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 Skill 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, 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
Lincolnshire, IL - Onsite Contract
: 3 months contract duration with potential for extensions Shift:
Full time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Automated Systems, Inc. is recruiting for a Quality Control Chemist with a minimum of 4+ years’ relevant experience to join the team of one of our pharmaceutical manufacturing clients located in Lincolnshire, IL. The Quality Control Chemist will perform method development and method transfer testing. 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.
Job 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 Skill 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, 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