What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Chemist position at GForce Life Sciences?
We are seeking a Chemistry Lab Consultant to support our Product Development R&D team in Cary, IL. Over the past two years, the team has established in-house chemistry and microbiology lab capabilities. We are now looking for an experienced professional to assess, benchmark, and optimize lab operations to ensure we are functioning as a compliant, efficient, and well-controlled R&D environment capable of supporting routine testing, developmental work, and stability studies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate current lab processes, instrumentation, and workflows across both the chemistry and microbiology labs.
- Benchmark existing operations and identify improvements to align with GMP expectations.
- Ensure proper segregation of materials, method development, and validation processes are established and documented.
- Review IQ/OQ activities previously performed by vendors and ensure calibration and preventive maintenance are effectively managed.
- Guide chemists in proper lab practices, method validation, and reliability testing to strengthen overall lab performance.
- Create or refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Mentor and support lab staff in day-to-day operations, ensuring best practices in sample handling, equipment use, and data integrity.
- Collaborate with R&D leadership to transition the lab into a fully GLP/GMP-compliant environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
- 5-8 years of experience managing or leading operations in a chemistry or microbiology lab within a FDA-regulated, GMP/GLP environment.
- Proven track record developing, validating, and documenting analytical methods.
- Strong understanding of lab infrastructure setup, instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and quality processes.
- Experience working in medical device and pharmaceutical industries required.
- Hands-on expertise with method development, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
- Experience with both chemistry labs required, and microbiology preferred
Term & Start
- 6 month contract
- Onsite 5 days/week in Cary, IL
- 1 Panel Interview
- Full-time, 40 hours/week
- Benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
Salary : $50 - $54