Chemist Lv2

Job Description:
Schedule Update: The client has provided flexibility regarding the work schedule. Contractor may choose the option that best fits his availability:

Four 12-hour shifts per week on days of his choosing (minimum of 3 days per week).
Monday through Friday, 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM, including a 1-hour lunch break (minimum of 4 days per week).
Work Location : Chicago, IL

The Chemist 2 will ensure that products meet or exceed customer requirements for quality and food safety, as well as, develop an in-depth understanding of specific systems.
The success of the Chemist II position is measured in local impact to customer happiness, minimization or process variation, process recovery realization, waste reduction, cost minimization, and ability to act as a specialist backup.
Assess quality parameters and systems including cross-checks, raw materials, calibration, maintenance, procedures, food safety, training, auditing and oversight of analytical testing performed in control rooms.
Provide process improvement support, specialized testing, training, audit systems, analyze data, identify trends, troubleshoot, corrective action, and communication regarding processing data, final product and wastewater.
Maintain and coordinate the chemist technician partnership and training systems.
Approve final production and assurance of compliance to customer specifications.
Handle customer audits, initiatives and follow-ups.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Two years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to anticipate, recognize, solve process and laboratory problems.
Ability to handle multiple priorities with large projects.
Food safety quality and regulatory experience