Title: Quality Lab Associate I Location:- Round Lake, IL Duration: 12 Months Extendable Pay Rate Range:- $25.00 - $28.00 on w2 Description Is this onsite or remote? 100% on site
• What building will they be reporting into? William Graham 3
What are the top three to five technical skill requirements? Strong background knowledge in principles of analytical chemistry proficient in advanced wet chemistry techniques, analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, pH, KF, AA, GFAA, titrations, etc.) preferred, recent graduate from local university with minimum 3.0 GPA desired
What are your top three to five soft skill wants? Great communication, committed, motivated, team player, results oriented
What is the expected interview process? I would like to screen the candidates and then have them go through two interviews, 2 interviewers each.
Summary The position may be responsible for analytical testing, validation/verification, and/or transfer of test methods supporting parenteral products. The position will be in the Round Lake, IL Stability Laboratories within Product Quality serving multiple global businesses.
This role is essential for supporting the global commercial product teams and/or product development teams. The position may interface with multiple functions. The individual in this position must: 1) Effectively demonstrate working technical knowledge and skills to support a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance. 2) Display basic technical understanding of related disciplines. 3) Conduct routine/non-routine experiments with minimal assistance.
A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities. • Under direction, conduct critical chemical, physical, and biological analyses on finished product stability samples. May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process and final product samples from the manufacturing facility, as required. Work under minimum supervision.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. May be required to conduct validations.
• 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.
• Participate with management to investigate deviations and write exception documents.
• May perform advanced biological and chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• May perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. May perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.
• May participate in cross functional teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality and provide new product support.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and laboratory safety requirements to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required. Troubleshoot and resolve instrument problems with some assistance.
Qualifications. • Proficient in advanced wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques and instrumental methods of analysis
• Must demonstrate effectiveness in attention to detail, organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Possess writing and computer skills.
• Must communicate effectively with managers and peers.
• Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
Education and/or Experience. 0 N/A: Intern or Co-op • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or biological science with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework and 0-1 years' experience.
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, pH, KF, AA, GFAA, titrations, etc.) preferred.
• Pharmaceutical GMP/QC laboratory experience is desired.