Analytical Chemist

Stefanini Group•Round Lake, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring an Analytical Chemist in Round Lake, IL. This is an onsite position with work hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As an Associate Scientist/Analytical Chemist, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. The research and development team is responsible for delivering results to drive decisions and ensure the safety of existing and new products. The role involves working on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g., chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biology)
6 months or more of experience
Must have experience in a regulated environment and strong technical problem-solving skills.
Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
Ability to organize and communicate complex information effectively with managers and peers.
Must be able to hand write 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.
Must not be color blind.
This work is subject to hazards including exposure to chemicals and drug products.
Penicillin and Cephalosporin containing products and/or materials may be present in the laboratory.

Nice To Haves

Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience with pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC is preferred but not required.
Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred but not required.
Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.
Empower experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product R&D stability samples.
Support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or other R&D initiatives.
Perform 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, cGXP, and QSR regulations.
Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality, and provide product support.
Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC, Flame photometry, etc) and computer systems to collect and record data.
Follow, understand, and comply with client SOP's and policies on cGMP's and safety.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation.