Quality Lab Associate I

Job Title: Quality Lab Associate I
Location: Round Lake, IL
Duration:12 Months Extendable
Pay Rate Range: $25.00 - $30.00 on W2
1st Shift Weekends (4 x 10, weekends plus 2 weekdays)

1. Can it extend - Yes
2. Is this role 100% onsite in Round Lake - Yes
a. If yes any remote capabilities and what that would look like? There are no remote opportunities for this posting
3. What are the top three to five technical skills wanted? HPLC, UV/Vis, and Wet Chemistry experience
4. What are the top three to five soft skills wanted? Thorough, communication skills, and organized
5. What is the expected interview process? A single interview time (between 30 – 60 minutes)

The Quality Lab Associate I will be located at the Drug Delivery Chemistry Laboratories, Round Lake, IL. The Position encompasses the biological, chemical and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and environmental monitoring programs.

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on Raw Materials, Initial, In-process and Final products, and samples collected from environmental monitoring programs at Client manufacturing facilities. Work under minimum supervision.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, UV, GC etc) and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations.
• Participate in functions involving teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality.
• Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required. Audit and update, as required, plant SOPs.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.
• Document the completion of testing in Notebooks, Controlled documents, Forms and LIMS and maintain accurate and complete quality records.
• Follow, understand and comply with Client SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety. Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
• Investigate deviations and write exception/OOL/OOS/OOT documents.
• Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i/e/ 5S, Kaizens etc).
• Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.
• Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance.
• Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment

Education / Experience
• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Science related degree with 0-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Empower CDS and LIMS is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements and familiar with USP/ICH guidelines is preferred but not required

Work Environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pound when required
• Occasional weekend work required