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Stryker is hiring for a **QC Chemist I** located onsite in **Cary, IL.** The position of QC Chemist I is responsible for performing advanced analytical analysis of raw materials, in-process solutions, stability, finished goods, cleaning samples, as well as general laboratory support.

What you will do:

+ The position of QC Chemist I is responsible for performing advanced analytical analysis of raw materials, in-process solutions, stability, finished goods, cleaning samples, as well as general laboratory support.

+ Performs routine and non-routine analysis for raw materials, in-process solutions, stability, and finished goods including, but not limited to identification testing, refractive index, density, viscosity, water activity, pH, appearance, taste, and smell testing. Additionally, perform more advanced analytical testing such as limits tests, titration, water determination, assay, and impurities testing

+ Conducts pharmaceutical water testing including but not limited to nitrate testing, total organic carbon (TOC), and conductivity.

+ Responsible for analytical analysis of cleaning validation and surveillance samples. •Prepare solutions used for routine and non-routine analysis, such as buffers and diluents.

+ Manages sample coordination prior to and following testing activities.

+ Responsible for ordering and stocking supplies.

+ Performs laboratory maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment preventative maintenance, calibration, disposal of waste, and cleaning laboratory areas.

+ Perform other activities as needed.

What you need

+ Bachelor’s degree in science or chemistry​

Preferred

+ Experience working in a GxP laboratory environment and Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

+ The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

+ Strong written and oral communication skills (English).

+ Experience with common laboratory equipment such as balances, graduated cylinders, etc.

+ Experience with common analytical methods such as chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.

+ Must have experience with one or more of the following: HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography), UHPLC (Ultra High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography) or GC (Gas Chromatography)

+ Experience conducting compendial analytical testing.

+ Experience working with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

+ $66,100.00 - $102,900.00 USsalary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.