Process Chemist

TekWissen LLC

Rockford, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21–$23
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Health, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Laboratory Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organic Chemistry, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Product Development, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Research, Support Documentation, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Writing, Time Management, Workforce Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Rockford, IL
POSTED
7 days ago

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Process Chemist
Location: Rockford, IL 61101
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: First Shift

Summary:

The Scientist I, Production (Chemist) is responsible for performing organic chemistry synthesis and supporting manufacturing operations in a scientific production environment. This role involves executing manufacturing processes, analyzing reagents and finished products, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong chemistry knowledge, manufacturing experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform organic chemistry syntheses in a manufacturing environment.
  • Understand and execute written production procedures and manufacturing documents.
  • Produce and analyze reagents, intermediates, and finished products according to manufacturing plans.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods using ERP systems.
  • Analyze and interpret scientific data and manufacturing results.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including planning, purchasing, R&D, Manufacturing Sciences, and Operations.
  • Recognize manufacturing issues, perform experiments, and recommend corrective actions to improve processes.
  • Maintain complete and accurate manufacturing documentation including batch records, notebooks, and work orders.
  • Create, revise, and improve process documentation to support efficient and reproducible manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and continuously improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Participate in new product development and process improvement activities.
  • Support department goals related to quality, safety, and on-time completion of work.
  • Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) teams to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline required/ Master's degree in Organic Chemistry preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 3 years of manufacturing experience.
  • Strong understanding of organic chemistry principles and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
  • Experience working in a team-based manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management processes preferred.
  • Experience in large-scale manufacturing and life sciences production environments.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction and process development initiatives.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

About the Company

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TekWissen LLC

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.

Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.

It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.

Capabilities and accomplishments in one TekWissen business enhance the opportunity for success in the others. Put simply, TekWissen's unique combination of attributes promotes success.



COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.tekwissen.com/