Chemist

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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
• Attention to detail
• Direct lab experience
• GMP experience
• Problem solving skills

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.

It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.