New 
Chemist
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Illinois, North Chicago | |
 Feb 24, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Chemist Location/Site: US-IL-Lake County North Chicago, IL; 60064 Duration: 06 months Weekends included - Yes Work shift (days/times) - The 3rd shift will be 4x10hr shifts either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday from 10pm-8:30am. Training for the first 3-6 months will be on first shift. Once training is completed they will get a 15% shift differential for moving to 3rd shift. Description: Top 3-5 skills needed - 1. attention to detail 2. direct lab experience 3. GMP experience 4. problem solving skills Reason for request - Increase in workload 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 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 completion of assigned testing 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. 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 * 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 What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position: 1. attention to detail 2. direct lab experience 3. GMP experience 4. problem solving skills | |