Are you ready to take the next step in your career and move into a leadership role? Immediate opportunity for two (2) QC Team Leads with a leading pharmaceutical company located in Waukegan, IL. This is a lead role for the Quality Control (QC) laboratory and will be responsible for training / coordinating testing (30-50%) as well as performing bench analysis (50-70%).

Title: Scientist, Quality Control - Team Lead

Location: Waukegan, IL

Shift: 1st shift, Mon.-Fri.

Job Summary: As a QC Scientist / Team Lead, you will perform testing of raw materials, in process samples, finished products, stability samples and cleaning samples in support of release of materials. Additionally, this position will support other activities associated with laboratory operation and will review data for compliance, review policy and procedure documents as necessary to meet cGMP regulations and applicable guidelines. Perform training of other scientists on complex and/or specialized analytical techniques. Act as a resource for instrument troubleshooting and guidance to other scientists. Must be able to work in a complex, fast paced environment with an ability to prioritize.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform testing of raw materials, in process samples, finished products, stability samples and cleaning samples in support of release of materials while striving to adhere to assigned due dates. Assess and prioritize workload with minimal Management supervision.
• Provide project support through testing requests, compilation of data, feedback on analysis approach and reporting of findings to supervisor and / or project lead including issues/abnormal observations while striving to adhere to assigned due dates.
• Perform technical and compliance review of complex analytical tests.
• Execution of testing protocols without deviation.
• Willingness to work on Safebridge Category I-III compounds.
• Perform training of other scientists on complex and/or specialized analytical techniques.
• Requires full understanding of multiple instruments including functionality and the ability to troubleshoot issues. Review of instrument qualification packets.
• Authoring of templated technical documents.
• Maintain analytical equipment (periodic calibration and maintenance) in accordance with PI policies and procedures.
• Maintain files as directed.
• Perform data entry into spreadsheets and proprietary computer systems.
• Operate following company policies and procedures to meet cGMP regulations and ICH guidelines.
• Maintain documentation in an accurate, clear and concise manner in accordance to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly workplace, following all applicable EHS policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS), or Master's degree (MS) in Chemistry or related field
• Four (4) or more years' experience in a GMP analytical laboratory
• Hands-on experience with the operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation including: HPLC, GC, ICP, LCMS, etc.
• Experience setting up methods and custom processing
• Accurate Documentation and Observation skills
• Working knowledge of the cGMP regulations
• Working knowledge of safe handling practices of dangerous chemicals
• Computer skills (spreadsheet, database and word processing window based programs)
• Excellent Communication skills