Quality Control Chemist II

Schedule

8-hour shift, Tuesday to Saturday, 2 pm – 11 pm (with 1 hr. lunch , Overtime expected including some weekends/Holidays

July 2026

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(why does job exist) Full-time, hourly position that performs day-to-day quality control tasks, including but not limited to, materials inspection and testing, quality data review/management, issuance and review of batch files/labels, reserve/stability samples upkeep, and communication of quality data. The position requires the use of basic, to advanced, quality tools and instruments in a laboratory setting including but not limited to: ICP-OES (2+ years' experience preferred), HPLC (3+ years’ experience).

• Tests products for physical and chemical properties at various stages of production processes. Inspect production lines and materials, according to quality criteria.
• Ensures 24-hour turnaround time (TAT) in Lotions & Dispersions testing and release, ensures a 48-hour TAT in powders testing and release
• Actively participates in customer complaint investigations, 5 why exercises, deviations, corrective actions, preventative actions, out of specification results and non-conformities (NCRs).**
• Must be able to perform lab testing related to API (dry and Wet), lotions and dispersions. **
• Coordinates lab equipment repairs, external calibrations.**
• Compiles and evaluates data generated to determine quality status of in-process, finished goods, and other special tests, as assigned.
• Communicates test results, observations and critical findings to immediate supervisor and other applicable team members. Participates in company team meetings.
• Issues production batch records and labels on a daily basis. Work with production to verify equipment cleanliness.
• Reviews production batch records for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports sampling and preparation of product stability and microbial testing.
• Keeps equipment and laboratory clean, follows assigned safety guidelines and always adheres to assigned company procedures and policies.
• Follows cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), in accordance with provided training. Record and file paperwork and samples according to cGMP requirements.
• Uses simple statistical tools to assist production in process evaluation/troubleshooting.
• Must be well-versed in the pharmaceutical/ cGMP industry.
• Must be able to understand and set up new methodology on ICP-OES & HPLC**
• Must be able to understand the inorganic and organic aspect of chemistry
• Must be a to understand the analytical output of the following laboratory instruments: UV/Vis, FTIR, GC, HPLC**
• Must be able to scan and file documentation, provide support in sample retains and organization of the sample retain system.
• Manage Lab waste accumulation and disposal activities**
• Maintain Lab supplies (purchasing) and 5S program.**
• Maintain safe operation of Chem Lab and SDS act as Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO).** (
  ** specific Chem II position task)

• Desirous of being an engaged, congenial, and collaborative team member to help achieve mutual success within the department and company.
• High sense of urgency toward meeting or exceeding the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Thrives within a dynamic environment and easily adapts to changing situations, requirements, and priorities.
• Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the broader organization through collaboratively identifying and solving unmet needs.
• Engages well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.
• Position is located at Romeoville site but requires periodic travel to Bolingbrook site (within 2 mile radius- travel reimbursement is provided)

• 2+ years of experience in chemical/pharmaceutical industry laboratory.
• 2+ years of experience with ICP-OES is a plus
• Must be able to learn and execute tasks…