Chemist I (overnights)

Woodstock Sterile Solutions•Woodstock, IL

19d•$0 - $58,000

About The Position

Woodstock Sterile Solutions is hiring a Chemist I to test cleaning, raw material water, in-process, and finished product samples. The role also supports laboratory investigations, system testing, process validation, and business development activities. The scheduled shift is Sunday through Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. (four days of 10.5 hours), with eligibility for a 10% overnight shift premium. The Chemist I performs analytical testing and calculations, prepares laboratory reports and test scripts, maintains training and audit readiness, and follows cGDP, cGMP, regulatory, corporate, and EHS requirements. The position supports quality-system effectiveness, risk management, investigations, studies, and change-control processes. It may also train other analysts in routine testing and maintain analytical trends and metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a science discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Experience in a laboratory setting, including academic, internship, or other experience.
Intermediate mathematical ability.
High attention to detail; strong organization and ability to multitask and prioritize.
Excellent documentation skills and ability to maintain, locate, and rapidly access records.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak clear English.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to review reports for accuracy and logic.
Ability to work well in a team with a variety of individuals and personalities across departments.
Proactive approach and willingness to take initiative and responsibility.
Familiarity with cGMP and safe work practices.
Ability to make sound judgments, act ethically, and use logic, analysis, and active listening.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day; corrected visual acuity of 20/30.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading, computer-monitor use, reaching, writing, talking, and listening; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, handling, carrying, and grasping.
Frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Test cleaning, raw material water, in-process, finished product, and customer samples.
Prepare laboratory reports and test scripts accurately and in accordance with cGDP and cGMP requirements.
Maintain current training status on relevant equipment and procedures.
Comply with cGMP, regulatory, corporate, and EHS requirements and maintain the laboratory in audit-ready condition.
Perform peer review of testing and calculations as needed; recognize and escalate out-of-specification, atypical, or anomalous data.
Maintain the effectiveness of relevant Quality System components and identify, evaluate, manage, and communicate risks to product quality.
Perform analytical testing and calculations on in-process bulk material and finished product, including wet chemistry and batch-release testing.
Receive and prepare reagents and standards; perform air dryer testing and calibration checks for balances, pH meters, conductivity meters, pipettes, and other equipment.
Perform rinse-water testing for TOC and conductivity and raw-material-water testing for nitrates.
Operate analytical instruments and perform pH adjustments, Ostwald viscosity testing, and autotitrator testing and titrant standardizations.
Prepare and generate reports supporting Critical System Release.
Maintain analytical trending and metric tracking.
Train other analysts in routine testing as needed.
Support laboratory investigations and studies; use Global TrackWise workflows for deviations, laboratory investigations, and change control.
Complete Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIRs) and maintain proficiency in at least one of deviation, OOS/OOTr, or change control.
Perform other duties as assigned.