Job description

Department: Quality/EHS

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, 2pm-11pm

• Summary Statement: Full-time, exempt position that performs day-to-day quality control tasks, including but not limited to, materials inspection and testing, quality data review/management, issuance and review of batch files/labels, reserve/stability samples upkeep, and communication of quality data. The position requires the use of basic, to advanced, quality tools and instruments in a laboratory setting including but not limited to: ICP-OES (3+ years' experience preferred).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tests products for physical and chemical properties at various stages of production processes. Inspect production lines and materials, according to quality criteria.
• Compiles and evaluates data generated to determine quality status of in-process, finished goods, and other special tests, as assigned.
• Communicates test results, observations and critical findings to immediate supervisor and other applicable team members. Participates in company team meetings.
• Issues production batch records and labels on a daily basis. Work with production to verify equipment cleanliness.
• Reviews production batch records for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports sampling and preparation of product stability and microbial testing.
• Keeps equipment and laboratory clean, follows assigned safety guidelines and always adheres to assigned company procedures and policies.
• Follows cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), in accordance with provided training. Record and file paperwork and samples according to cGMP requirements.
• Uses simple statistical tools to assist production in process evaluation/troubleshooting.

Key Character Traits:

· Desirous of being an engaged, congenial, and collaborative team member to help achieve mutual success within the department and company.

· High sense of urgency toward meeting or exceeding the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.

· Thrives within a dynamic environment and easily adapts to changing situations, requirements, and priorities.

· Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the broader organization through collaboratively identifying and solving unmet needs.

· Engages well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.

• Ability to commute/relocate: Romeoville, IL 60446: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 0 – 5 years of experience in chemical/pharmaceutical industry laboratory.
• 3+ year experience with ICP-OES.
• Good command of the English language, oral and written. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Well organized and detail-oriented.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with lab scale chemicals (acid based, etc.), as a part of test procedures.
• Proficient in using computers. Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or technical field.
• CGMP: 1 year (Preferred)
• ICP-OES 3+ years (Preferred)

Benefits:

• 401(k), with matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000 (While working 2nd shift, a differential of $96.15 per pay period, or $2,500 per year, will be added).

Nanophase Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

COVID-19 Considerations: Protecting the health and safety of our employees, candidates, customers, and vendors is our highest priority. Nanophase follows all CDC guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Romeoville, IL 60446: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• CGMP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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