Job title: Chemist II

Type: Contract - 12 Months

Shift: Day - 7am to 3:30pm

Pay: $40.00/hr

We are seeking a Chemist II for a very important client.

Purpose
Uses scientific education and analytical chemistry experience to perform simple to moderately complex laboratory testing within a good manufacturing practices laboratory to generate results. Interprets data output to determine conformance to specifications. Acts as a team member in the API/ Raw Material/ In-Process/Drug Product testing laboratories.

Responsibilities
- Independently performs and verifies a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on without error while adjusting to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments.
- Understands multiple laboratory techniques and principles and can independently trouble-shoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues.
- Takes initiative to be a key player in team activities and decision making including proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans.
- Budgets their time independently and effectively to carry out assigned tasks and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Recognizes obstacles to technical or process related issues and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles.
- Takes ownership of special projects as needed to support overall laboratory needs and requirements.
- Communicates proactively with supervisor and team members on frequent basis to ensure timely product release.
- Interfaces with regulatory agencies during audit activities as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience
* Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
* Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable
* High School Diploma with at least 5 years of directly related lab experience
* Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix.
* Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.
* Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
* Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience OR
* Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience OR
* High School Diploma with at least 5 years of directly related lab experience

Top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have:

* Science degree (chemistry preferred)
* Time management (direct experience with testing in lab or while going to school- demonstrated time management)

Nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification:
* Analytical instrumentation while in school or work experience

ears of experience/education and/or certifcations required:
* Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience OR * Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience OR * High School Diploma with at least 5 years of directly related lab experience What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

* Science degree (chemistry preferred)
* Time management (direct experience with testing in lab or while going to school- demonstrated time management)

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?
* Analytical instrumentation while in school or work experience