Quality Control Chemist - Room for Advancement

Are you a Quality Control Chemist who is looking to join one of the top companies in the Pharmaceutical industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience with operating primary QC instruments like HPLC, GC, UV, IR, and Auto titrator?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Decatur, IL. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Perform the sampling of raw materials, chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, bulk formulations, finished products, stability samples, and non-routine samples.
• Sampling and testing of raw materials per approved procedure.
• Physical and chemical testing of bulk and (pre-fill, finished product, and stability) products.
• Upkeep of laboratory notebook.
• Maintaining the work area in an orderly manner.
• Maintain lab inventory, such as a list of standards, chemicals, and reagents.
• Record daily activities such as PH verification, balance verification, and temperature and humidity monitoring of lab stability chambers, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Perform Finished product/in-process/cleaning validation and raw material analysis independently.
• Complete testing within specified timeframes and document results accurately
• Coordinate with vendor for instrument PM, calibration, and qualification activity.
• Provide necessary support.
• I maintained and monitored lab GLP activities, such as the instrument calibration/qualification schedule, preparation of instrument operating procedures, and coordination with the metrology team and vendor for scheduling period calibration/qualification activities.
• Performs calibration of lab instruments whenever possible.
• Cleaning of laboratory glassware.
• Responsible for writing SOP for instrument operation/ calibration.
• Provide necessary support for OOS/OOT investigation.
• Prepare the stability schedule and protocol and report per ICH requirements.
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH, GMP) and company quality standards during testing and documentation.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during testing procedures.

Here's what you'll get:

• Hours: 8/40 hours/week.
• Length: Direct Placement.

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with operating primary QC instruments like HPLC, GC, UV, IR, and Auto titrator.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience involving analytical or wet chemistry test procedures in a quality control environment.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with infrared (IR), Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy, Particle Size Analysis, KF Titration, and wet chemistry.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with USP/EP monographs.

• Familiarity with High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and HPLC/GC analytical software.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP guidelines.
• Good Communication and writing skills.
• Familiarity with out-of-specification (OOS) investigation.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to meet attendance standards.
• Sometimes, it may be necessary to work additional hours to accomplish the tasks and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent conceptualizing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Practical written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and teach others.
• Ability to accurately communicate ideas, facts, and technical information.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress.
• Ability to follow safety and security practices.
• Ability to receive instructions and follow work rules and company policies.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member regularly sits, stands, walks, talks, and hears.
• The team members needed to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for written work and PC use.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• It requires a standard range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
• Will come in contact with hazardous materials.
• Team members are expected to work safely with hazardous materials and take all safety precautions.