Production Chemist II


Join our team in Milwaukee, WI.


We are a 24/7 site operating with multiple shifts.

3rd Shift Hours: M-F 10:00PM - 6:30AM 15% shift differential

2nd Shift Hours: M-F 2:00PM 10:30PM 10% shift differential

1st Shift Hours: M-F 6:00am 2:30PM


When youre part of our team, youll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and youll be supported in achieving your career goals.


What impact will you make?

The Production Chemist II will perform manufacturing processes in the chemistry area, or related field, following established procedures, without supervision, while meeting/exceeding requirements for product quality, on-time delivery, and cost, following all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Concurrently, continually evaluate processes for potential improvements, propose and execute improvements.


What will you do?


Plan and execute the manufacturing batches following standard procedures


Maintaining accurate records for all work according to ISO and/or other applicable standards


Evaluate need for improvement in documentation, and implement improvement, when needed


Maintaining laboratories, supplies, and lab equipment according to procedure. In addition, ensure equipment is calibrated and repaired as required


Provide training for less experienced associates and act as role model in implementation and improvement of standard safety practices/procedures


Remain technically competent by keeping current with developments within industry and Provide technical expertise to interdepartmental and project teams.


Assist with development of new processes, scale-up and test method development


Support and actively participates in the continuous improvement processes.


The Production Chemist II will need to carry out any other duties apparent or assigned


How will you get here?

Education: BS degree in Science (BS degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is preferred) or equivalent experience in MFG industry. Bachelor degree desired, high school diploma/GED is minimum requirement


Experience


A minimum of two plus years of demonstrated organic chemistry laboratory experience with large scale manufacturing


Hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation and kilogram scale chemical production equipment. Comfortable in handling potentially hazardous/bio-hazardous substances


Basic mathematical skills (including knowledge in use of the metric system, conversions, and calculations)


Ability to read, follow, and write work instructions. Ability to convey pertinent written and verbal information


Ability in the use of electronic systems (Computer etc.) and MS office (word, excel) knowledge


Must be available to work overtime, including weekends as production schedule warrants


Physical Requirements


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stoop, stand, bend, kneel, crouch and crawl. Also use hands to finger, handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, and controls


The employee frequently lifts and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance


Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and differentiate between basic colors.


Must understand and comply with RCRA Standards by successfully completing initial training for Hazardous Waste Handling within 90 days of date of hire, comply with standards, and annual training.



**Why Kelly** **** **?**


Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interestsits the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.


**About Kelly** ****


At Kelly, were always thinking about whats next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, were a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.


Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)