Chemist

Responsibilities

• Support R&D laboratory areas with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, including safety checks (eye wash stations, labeling, etc), glassware maintenance, chemical and supply management, waste management, and general lab organization.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance for laboratory instruments such as HPLC, ultra-low temperature freezers, water baths, viscometers, pH meters, and pipettes.
• Communicate and collaborate with other teams and functions regarding lab support tasks (e.g., glassware washing, EHS, stockroom, equipment calibration).
• Assist pipeline projects by preparing analytical reagent solutions, compounding formulations, support major study preparations, and etc.
• Provide timely support and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Adhere to safety requirements when performing tasks.

• High school diploma with a STEM background and at least 3 years of laboratory experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred); OR
• BS/BA or Associate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field with 0-3 years lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred)
• Demonstrate experience in laboratory settings, including daily support of safety, organization, and lab upkeep (supply and waste management, wet bench work)
• Ability to perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, documentation skills; ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and cleanliness.
• Ability to follow directions as well as work independently.
• Ability to safely lift reagents and supplies and handle hazardous chemicals.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and use of instrument-related software.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving laboratory practices.

Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.

It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.