Assistant Scientist - QC Micro

Job Description:

• To ensure that the QC testing of all products is performed to GMP and company standards. This involves analytical/microbiological testing (as applicable), analysing samples, recording, evaluating and reporting data using prescribed procedures with limited or no supervision.

• Conduct routine analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, finished products and environmental samples using approved methods and various instrumentation, (e.g., HPLC, Vitek, GC, UV, Microscope, Gram Stainer, and Robotics) while adhering to cGMP and established policy.

• Generate valid data at expected levels of productivity while adhering to cGMP.

• Interpret validity of own test data and generate accurate results.

• Advise immediate supervisor or designee of all important aspects of analytical testing including deviations.

• Evaluate data generated by others in the analytical group.

• Accurately document analytical data and review official laboratory documents (e.g., SOP's, Technical reports, Methods, and specifications).

• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.

• Assist in training other laboratory personnel on methods, instrumentation and computer systems.

• Participate in interdepartmental project teams or committees.

• Understand data integration and calculation of results

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield 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 MetLife. 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.